Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Australia’s 537 councils have secured billions of dollars in funding in the lead-up to the federal election.
NSW disaster fund open
New funding is available for NSW councils to reduce the risk of natural disasters.
Shire probe suggests sacking
An inquiry into the future of NSW’s Wingecarribee Shire has heard calls for its councillors to be sacked.
Study details housing divides
Experts say their new research lifts the lid on Australia’s regions and identifies what needs to change.
Drought texts remain secret
The PM’s office has blocked requests for text messages that Barnaby Joyce claims constituted his work as drought envoy.
Wine boss wants reform favour
A major wine grower says Murray Darling Basin water market reforms should recognise the most beneficial commodities.
NT drops premium deal
The Northern Territory government is ditching its premium solar panel tariff scheme.
Andrews rejects tram funds
A federal MP has made the rare decision not to pledge new funding to her region ahead of the election.
DV hospital backed
Wollongong is set to have Australia’s first hospital for women with trauma caused by domestic and sexual violence.
Report calls for housing re-think
Experts have called for a more diverse set of responses to Australia's housing crisis.
Sites skipped in mobile scheme
The federal government is funding mobile phone black spot removal in parts of regional SA, but the remote north will miss out.
Unions switch long-held support
Several Tasmanian trade unions have broken with tradition and will back a candidate from a newly-founded political party over Labor in the Senate.
Wimmera shifts flag view
A Victorian town council has backflipped on its rejection of rainbow flags.
Reef returned to original owners
A historic sea country agreement has been made for the Great Barrier Reef.
Chopper deal revived
A re-hashed helicopter deal appears to be a bid for a key seat in the federal election.
VPP pilot progresses
A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) pilot project in WA has put together its first package of residentially-generated energy.
MAV sees collab need
Victorian councils say there is a need for a more collaborative relationship between both tiers of government.