Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - September, 2023
Farmers in western New South Wales say they are facing an unexpected decline in 3G phone service.
Eyre talks for locals
Marine scientists have shared knowledge and information on the planned Eyre Peninsula desalination plant.
TasWater welcomes security
TasWater says a new chapter of water security for 200,000 customers in southern Tasmania has been written.
City mayor spending probed
City of Gold Coast Mayor, Tom Tate, has come under scrutiny by the council watchdog.
Water bodies seek new blood
Applications are now being accepted for two vital basin advisory committees.
Mining probe hears concerns
A NSW parliamentary inquiry has heard of the health consequences of lead, gold, silver, and zinc mining operations.
Rural shifts planned
Stats show city-dwelling Australians are flocking to the country, or at least want to.
Dam battery sites mapped
Researchers saw small dams in rural Australia could function as unconventional “batteries”.
Eraring talks continue
Tough talks are deciding the future of NSW’s Eraring coal-fired power station.
Housing issues tallied
A new report says Sydney's housing crisis is costing the economy over $10 billion a year.
Invasive data updated
Scientists worldwide have assessed the economic toll of biological invasions ...
Middle Arm review looms
The Senate is set to investigate the controversial Middle Arm precinct development in Darwin Harbour.
Murray change tabled
The Federal Government is introducing legislation to extend the critical Murray-Darling Basin Plan ...
Councils need green staff
Climate change is raising demand for council environmental health officers (EHOs).
Link deal to continue cable
A new agreement secures the Victoria/Tasmania Marinus Link undersea power cable project.
Power plan stays on surface
The NSW Government is moving forward with plans to construct overhead power lines across the state, rejecting calls to bury them underground.