Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
A fresh Land Court hearing into the planned expansion of the New Acland coal mine has been ordered.
CEP launches big battery plan
Plans have been unveiled for the “world’s biggest battery”, to be built in NSW.
NSW riddled with regional issues
An inquiry into regional health services in NSW has heard of tragic shortages in under-served areas.
Sydney coal plan cut off
The NSW planning commission has rejected the proposed expansion of a coal mine beneath Sydney's drinking water catchment.
'Roo boost questioned
The Victorian Government has been accused of “massively over inflating” kangaroo numbers to support a larger cull.
Booze plans falling short
An expert review has found some gaps in local government responses to alcohol-related harm.
Call to update airport plans
Councils say planning rules in Melbourne’s airport flight path are outdated.
Pork probe looks at fire fund
A NSW pork barrelling inquiry is investigating a secretive $177 million bushfire fund.
Slim boost from big cover
A $2.7 million shade structure in Darwin’s CBD has been found to have reduced temperatures by less than 1℃.
New action on Defence PFAS
The Department of Defence is facing a legal challenge from an Aboriginal community over PFAS contamination.
New funds for rural kids
The Federal Government has opened a new fund for child care services in vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.
New tech for NSW schools
Hundreds of regional schools in NSW will share in $366 million worth of tech upgrades.
Catholic schools get loose funds
NSW catholic schools have been given free rein on a $230 million taxpayer ‘slush fund’.
Council suspension extended
The NSW Government has extended the suspension of Central Coast Council for an additional three months.
Data61 testing key data tool
Experts are working on new privacy tools to protect government databases.
Tree boost to cool Perth
The WA Government is funding efforts to cool suburbs by increasing tree cover.
WFH hoped to ease traffic woes
Infrastructure Victoria says more flexible working terms could ease public transport issues.
City helped by Swedish link
The Victorian city of Warrnambool has linked with a Swedish counterpart to work on a solar-to-hydrogen technology exchange.