Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
A retiring NSW Supreme Court Chief Justice says the legal system is failing Indigenous people and impeding diversity.
Rates plan ditched
Victorian councils have allegedly welcomed the state government’s step away from rates exemptions.
Stolen money opened
Aboriginal Victorians from the Stolen Generations can soon apply for $100,000 in reparations.
Council water to be sold
The Coober Pedy council has put up its water network as security in a debt refinancing deal.
Disaster fund almost dormant
The Federal Government has been criticised for holding back disaster relief money during a flooding emergency.
Flood shift predicted
One of Australia’s top hydrologists says the new IPCC report has implications for water management and flooding.
Dutton's fund mocked
Peter Dutton has been excoriated for setting up a fundraiser for flood victims.
Geelong backs housing plan
A regional Victorian council could open up council-owned land for social housing.
iVote fail leaves polls questioned
The NSW Electoral Commission is involved in court action over the results of recent elections.
Wilson slams local signs
Liberal MP Tim Wilson is kicking up a stink about his electoral opponent’s campaign signs.
CSIRO aids drought plans
A new partnership is bringing some of Australia’s top minds into regional drought resilience planning.
QLD probes own integrity
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced an investigation into culture and accountability within her government.
EV plant plans shift
Plans for a $700 million electric vehicle manufacturing plant in New South Wales have been scrapped.
Liberals wrangle for seat picks
New court action could limit PM Scott Morrison’s power within his party.
Electors force COVID talks
WA’s Busselton council has been pushed to consider revoking vaccine mandates.
QLD mayor's probe closed
A misconduct complaint against Barcaldine mayor Sean Dillon has been dismissed.
NSW preps harvest rules
Controversial floodplain harvesting regulations could soon be in place in NSW.