Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
NSW councils say last year’s budget stimulus helped, but more is needed.
Victoria makes mental health pledges
Victoria has pledged to create an independent Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.
Longwall risk laid out
Concern has been raised about the effect of a coal mine expansion on key swamplands in NSW.
Bugs munch QLD sewage
Cultivated bacteria are being used to clean sewage at a wastewater plant in Brisbane.
Half huge flood bill settled
Thousands of Brisbane 2011 flood victims have secured partial settlement in a class action.
ATSI hearing app launched
New guidelines and a smartphone app are aimed at preventing and managing hearing loss in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
COVID ripples in Aboriginal areas
Aboriginal community members from New South Wales have shared their experiences and perspectives on the indirect impacts of COVID-19 in their communities.
Green rise hits coal viability
A flood of renewable energy could render five of Australia’s coal plants unviable in just a few years.
Brisbane plays for 2032 games
Brisbane has been chosen as ‘preferred partner’ to host the 2032 Olympic Games.
Council points ICAC to leaks
A Sydney council has notified ICAC about the leaking of sensitive information.
Councils push to scrap cap
The NSW Government has proposed some changes to the council ratings system.
Kakadu suffers on several fronts
Dwindling tourist numbers and disrepair are putting the future of Kakadu in doubt.
Dingoes help outback balance
Satellite imagery shows the effect of removing dingoes from the landscape.
First Nations face waves of dispossession
First Nations people share less than 1 per cent of the Murray-Darling water market.
Seqwater offering local grants
Seqwater is offering $60,000 in grants for ‘waterwise’ Queensland communities.
Bill seeks green empowerment
New legislation could see funding for regional communities to develop their own renewable energy projects.