Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Appeal looms on home ruling
The NT Government is preparing to argue against higher housing standards.
Heavy access audits open
Councils are being encouraged to tell authorities about heavy vehicle access issues.
Contentious koala bill moved
The NSW Government has signed off on a koala protection policy that briefly tore apart the state’s LNP.
Special treatment questioned
Pipeline workers from a coronavirus hotspot have begun quarantining in Tennant Creek.
New link to Eyre
Regulators have approved a project for greater reliability and fewer outages on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula.
New tests for smart solar
SA Power Networks is helping more Australians with rooftop solar export their surplus energy back to the grid.
'Sports rorts' move north
Queensland's Sports Minister Mick de Brenni is tackling the state’s own ‘sports rorts’.
Council sued over step fall
Wollongong City Council has been ordered to pay over $600,000 in damages after a man was injured on a mountain walkway.
Jail time for disgraced mayor
Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale has been sentenced to seven and a half years' jail.
Pilbara leader gets LG prize
The Shire of East Pilbara president has been awarded a local government medal.
Farmers call for water pledge
Queensland farmers says water policies may determine their votes at the upcoming state election.
Green light for Narrabri gas
The NSW planning commission has approved the $3.6 billion Narrabri gas project.
Leaders clash over price claim
WA’s Water Minister has slammed claims Kalgoorlie-Boulder has ‘Australia's most expensive water’.
Olive Downs coal approved
The Queensland Government has approved what will be the state's third-largest coal mine.
New group for NT gas talks
Traditional owners want to negotiate with gas companies in the Beetaloo Basin.
Councils want COVID help
NSW councils say they need more help keeping beaches and green spaces COVID-safe.
More charges for ex-mayor
Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale has pleaded guilty to sexual assault and perverting the course of justice.