Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Local governments in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland are advocating for a more significant role in planning renewable energy projects.
Tram strike to slow services
Sydney commuters will endure significant peak hour disruptions this week as light rail workers strike over pay and conditions.
Local links in Port Augusta plan
A new community partnership has been formed in the hope of creating a safer, stronger Port Augusta.
Ombudsman pushes obligations
A government body has called for the reclassification of mobile services.
Treaty process continues
Victoria is on the brink of a historic milestone, poised to become the first Australian state to negotiate an Indigenous treaty.
Millions drive NT efforts
The Federal and Northern Territory governments have announced new investment in water security projects.
River renaming floated
Sydney's Cooks River could be renamed “Goolay'yari”, meaning “place of pelican dreaming” in local Aboriginal languages.
Inquiry slams Sydney road
A parliamentary inquiry has condemned the traffic chaos caused by the $3.9 billion Rozelle interchange in NSW.
Racism missed on all levels
Governments have been accused of inadequately addressing racism, with many even avoiding the term altogether.
SA signs green deal
South Australia has become the first state to sign a deal aimed at providing renewable energy to every ...
Kiama conduct questioned
The Kiama Council CEO has referred three councillors to ICAC over allegations of corrupt conduct.
Referral over mining links
The CEO of the Anindiliyakwa Land Council has been referred to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Dingo DNA shows low mixing
Australian researchers have shown that modern dingoes share almost no ancestry with domestic dogs.
Indigenous protection expanded
The Federal Government has announced the creation of 12 new Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) following a $14.6 million investment.
Council retracts property plan
Yarra City Council has retracted a controversial proposal to grant its CEO authority to sell council-owned properties worth up to $10 million without councillor approval.
Heath site boost outlined
The Albanese Government has announced a $100 million investment in health infrastructure for First Nations communities.
New England REZ deemed critical
NSW has declared the New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission project as Critical State Significant Infrastructure (CSSI).
Prison tests studied
Mandatory drug testing in Australian prisons does not deter drug use but does contribute to poor social, health, and criminal justice outcomes, an expert says.
Key funding for education access
New funding should improve access to secondary education for students from the Torres Strait Islands.
Council repairs counted
A survey of 458 councils in Australia has shown a notable improvement in the condition of local government infrastructure.
Northern land handed back
130,000 hectares of land on Western Cape York have been handed back to traditional owners.