Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
The surge of people moving from capital cities to regional centres continues.
CEO slammed for SW spending
A former WA council CEO has been accused of spending $50,000 of council money on a sex worker.
Council comparisons updated
The NSW Government has updated its website for comparing the performance of councils.
NSW road pledge falls short
The NSW Government says it will resume responsibility for 400 kilometres of local roads – less than 3 per cent of the promised 15,000.
Emails show water "red flags"
Reports say NSW sought to increase its Basin Plan water limits, and caused concern about the fallout.
Builders vent violent discontent
The Victorian Government has ordered a two-week shutdown of the state’s construction industry following violent protests.
DV support suggested for vax sites
Experts are pushing for domestic violence support to be offered in vaccine clinics.
Ley allows challenged expansion
The Federal Government has approved a mine expansion that was challenged in court by school students.
Quick hep-C tests coming
A new rapid test for hepatitis C will soon be rolled out at drug treatment clinics, prisons and needle exchange services nationwide.
ARENA backs hydrogen port
The Federal Government has put up funds for a proposed hydrogen export project in Queensland.
AusNet receives new offer
A Canadian firm has made a $9.6 billion takeover bid for power grid owner AusNet Services.
NSW employs SA home app
New South Wales is looking at facial recognition and geolocation to help it control its home quarantine system.
ALGA demands green role
Local governments say they are being left out of Australia’s efforts to address and respond to climate change.
Councils decry developer change
NSW councils are campaigning against a shake-up of developer levies.
NT self-determination lags
Indigenous organisations say there has been little progress on the NT government’s self-determination program.
Beetaloo moving on partial approval
New fracking exploration in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin could begin within days, with federal funding spurring it along.
Concern over Tassie river health
Tasmania's water quality is under pressure from climate change, agriculture and other industries.