Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
A new study has found serious pollution in the Bremer River, which runs through Ipswich.
Lead levels high in Port Pirie
The levels of lead in the blood of Port Pirie children have been re-assessed.
NSW starts principal fast-track
A new scheme in NSW seeks to cut the time it takes for top teachers to become principals.
ALGA calls for clearer choices
Councils are sick of being caught up in pork-barrelling and funding rorts.
Councils decry COVID waste
Victorian councils say COVID-19 lockdowns have massively increased the amount of household recycling and litter.
Survey seeks female views
Researchers want to know why some women are put off from running for council positions.
MDBA backs traditional links
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority is in important collaborations with Traditional Owners across Australia.
Melbourne set for big new sewer
Authorities have announced plans for a “transformational” new sewer in Melbourne.
Drones flown for health boost
A new project will investigate using drones for remote NT health delivery.
New firm seeks giant fibre
A new company has announced plans to build a $1.5 billion, 20,000km fibre-optic “backbone” for Australia.
PC calls for water reform
The Productivity Commission has called on the Commonwealth to modernise is national water policy.
State creating turbine noise laws
The Victorian Government may soon require wind farms to apply for permits to produce turbine noise.
Call for broader jab scheme
The peak local government lobby wants frontline council workers to receive early COVID-19 vaccination.
Dutton steers crime funds
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has pushed grant funding to projects he personally chose, against the advice of his department.
QLD calls for insurance fund
Queensland councils want the Commonwealth to set up a national reinsurance pool.
Big water take questioned
Fortune Agribusiness has applied to use 40,000 megalitres of water a year for a major fruit and vegetable project.
Millions left in QLD flood fund
Less than a quarter of the Federal Government's $300 million flood recovery grant scheme has been claimed.
Inaction linked to further issues
Regulatory delays may be contributing to critical problems at a lead-zinc mine in the Northern Territory, according to experts.