Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - September, 2020
Queensland's Sports Minister Mick de Brenni is tackling the state’s own ‘sports rorts’.
Council sued over step fall
Wollongong City Council has been ordered to pay over $600,000 in damages after a man was injured on a mountain walkway.
Jail time for disgraced mayor
Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale has been sentenced to seven and a half years' jail.
Pilbara leader gets LG prize
The Shire of East Pilbara president has been awarded a local government medal.
Farmers call for water pledge
Queensland farmers says water policies may determine their votes at the upcoming state election.
Green light for Narrabri gas
The NSW planning commission has approved the $3.6 billion Narrabri gas project.
Leaders clash over price claim
WA’s Water Minister has slammed claims Kalgoorlie-Boulder has ‘Australia's most expensive water’.
Olive Downs coal approved
The Queensland Government has approved what will be the state's third-largest coal mine.
New group for NT gas talks
Traditional owners want to negotiate with gas companies in the Beetaloo Basin.
Councils want COVID help
NSW councils say they need more help keeping beaches and green spaces COVID-safe.
More charges for ex-mayor
Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale has pleaded guilty to sexual assault and perverting the course of justice.
Price proposed to ease public transport
Experts say a new pricing structure could clear congestion on Victoria’s public transport.
Dam raising plans continue
The NSW government has been ordered to revisit world heritage assessments for the Warragamba Dam expansion.
EDO under threat in QLD
Queensland’s LNP has pledged to gut the state’s Environmental Defenders Office.
Preparedness slammed
Australia has gaping holes in its natural disaster preparedness, according to someone who knows.
Bushfire health costs near $2b
The most recent bushfire season in Australia racked up smoke-related health costs of around $1.95 billion ...
LGAQ issues report card
The Local Government Association of Queensland says the field is wide open ahead of upcoming elections.
Melbourne refunds mix-ups
Melbourne City Council has agreed to refund more than 1,000 parking fines due to confusion about the letter ‘O’ and the numeral ‘0’.
States want women
The New South Wales and Victorian governments want more women to stand for their communities ...