Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - September, 2021
A Canadian firm has made a $9.6 billion takeover bid for power grid owner AusNet Services.
NSW employs SA home app
New South Wales is looking at facial recognition and geolocation to help it control its home quarantine system.
ALGA demands green role
Local governments say they are being left out of Australia’s efforts to address and respond to climate change.
Councils decry developer change
NSW councils are campaigning against a shake-up of developer levies.
NT self-determination lags
Indigenous organisations say there has been little progress on the NT government’s self-determination program.
Beetaloo moving on partial approval
New fracking exploration in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin could begin within days, with federal funding spurring it along.
Concern over Tassie river health
Tasmania's water quality is under pressure from climate change, agriculture and other industries.
Passport tech questioned
Tech experts say Australia is heading for a patchwork vaccine passport system that may not meet international standards.
ALGA urges dedicated DV staff
Advocates want dedicated domestic violence prevention officers in local government.
Court hears jail claim for ex-MPs
A court has been urged to impose jail time on two former NSW Labor MPs.
Dam crew wins flood appeal
The Queensland Government’s water utility has won an appeal against a 2011 flood damages ruling.
Gold Coast slammed for park raids
Homeless people say they are being harassed by Gold Coast council workers.
Court actions don't delay Beetaloo drilling
The Federal Government is paying taxpayer money to oil and gas companies to open up the NT’s Beetaloo Basin, despite legal issues.
Poison drop for key catchment
Conservationists are concerned about NSW Government plans to drop 1080 poison baits in the Sydney water catchment area.
WA makes big forest moves
The WA Government has moved to protect the state's native forests from 2024.
Wastewater solar works continue
NSW authorities are working to run wastewater treatment on solar power.