Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Arrow Energy has been accused of drilling CSG wells under farmland without notifying landholders.
Herd approach reviewed in WA
Experts say a ‘herd immunity’ approach to COVID-19 in WA would have cost the state almost $5 billion.
Planners raise coal concerns
The NSW planning department has recommended that a new Hume Coal mine be refused.
Projects pave over health issues
Experts say the health impacts of major transport projects are too often glossed over during the planning phases.
Football fees cleared
Two former Ipswich council officials found not guilty of misconduct over a football exhibition match.
Grim stories in Vic. police report
A Victorian youth justice report has recommended raising the age of responsibility.
Insider questions Barilaro 'contract'
Questions have been asked about a quiet payment to an agricultural cooperative associated with a federal MP.
New staff for NSW disasters
A new Disaster Response Taskforce has been established to help NSW councils.
Sport database abandoned
The federal government has abandoned a plan to keep track of local sport needs.
Almond firm fined for water take
A major irrigator has been fined for an illegal water take, but some say the penalties should be higher.
New water body populated
Directors have been selected for the new body to govern much of Melbourne’s water.
Big developer faces defect claims
A developer is being sued over dozens of “defects” in near-new Parramatta buildings.
SA expands Tesla scheme
The SA Government is continuing to roll out Tesla home battery systems to create a virtual power plant (VPP).
Water issues plague WA towns
Dozens of remote WA communities are living on bottled water, with audits showing uranium and E. Coli among contaminants in their supplies.
Airport student plan slammed
South Australia has hit a hitch in its plan to quarantine returning international students.
CCC boss under fire
Councillors and other politicians are lining up to take shots at the head of Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC).
Funds frozen in ATLA probe
Federal authorities are holding up mining royalties while they investigate an Aboriginal native title group.
Locals question big parks plan
The Tasmanian Government has released its tourism master plan for wilderness areas.
Golf club's cull approved
A decision to allow a Tasmanian golf club to turn wallabies into pet food has caused outrage among environmentalists.
River funds re-directed
Funding earmarked for environmental water could be used for bridge upgrades.
SA opens water plan
The SA Government has commenced consultation on a draft Water Security Statement.