Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Farmers say allowing their sheep to graze under solar panels appears to have improved their fleece.
Wind farm rules shift
The Victorian Government is amending planning laws to protect a wind farm from legal challenges.
Teacher team plugs gaps
Queensland is using a new Teacher Rapid Response Team to fill critical shortages.
Central Coast election set
Central Coast residents will head to the polls for local government elections four years after the entire council was sacked.
Cheap land swap looms
A council-owned block of residential land in Queensland will soon be sold off to a property developer without a public auction.
Councils sweep planning awards
Two WA councils have been recognised for their town planning innovations.
Health body operations return
Special administration of a New South Wales Aboriginal health organisation has ended.
LGA awards open
The Local Government Association (LGA) of South Australia has opened nominations for awards to recognise public sector employees.
Pay rise for Brisbane reps
Brisbane councillors are set to receive their second pay rise in nine months.
New Acland expansion moving
New Hope Group says it is one step closer to approval of its Stage 3 coal mine expansion in Queensland, but challenges remain.
SA Water expands language
SA Water employees are offering a new translation service for up to 50 different languages.
ALGA keen for federal shift
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has welcomed the new federal government.
Card scheme change looms
The future of the controversial Cashless Debit Card (CDC) is up in the air.
Pre-merger gifts probed
NSW’s ICAC will hold public inquiries into former Hurstville Council members.
Flood study backs pavement change
Researchers say councils might want to consider permeable pavement as a flood mitigation strategy.
Hells Gates set for delay
A $5.4 billion dam project in North Queensland is likely to be pushed back.
Pilbara legal case looms
Traditional owners are preparing a legal battle with mining giant Fortescue Metals Group over royalty payments in WA.