Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
A new report finds Queensland’s gas and coal-fired power stations have the most outages in the country.
Green changes rammed through
The Federal Government has gagged debate and rushed through its weakening of the important EPBC act.
'Sports rort' probe continues
An inquiry has heard the Federal Government wanted to expand its sports grants scheme to fund more projects in target seats.
Court action over SA tower
Residents are taking their council to court over an ‘abstract’ $50 million luxury hotel proposal.
MAV pushes community spend
Victorian councils say COVID-19 lockdowns are an opportunity to increase safe walking and cycling options.
Melbourne issue fixed
Boil water alerts have been lifted for 101 Melbourne suburbs, after a storm potentially contaminated the water supply.
On-farm scheme could continue
The federal water minister may top up a major drought rebate scheme that has run dry.
Hazelwood fire effects checked
A study has found that the 2014 Hazelwood coalmine fire exposed unborn children to respiratory damage.
Ley agrees to improve green laws
The federal environment minister says she will add legally binding national standards to new environment laws.
Tech options for rural trials
Telehealth could help rural and regional cancer patients join crucial clinical trials.
Feds seek foreign veto
The Federal Government wants control over agreements made by states, councils and universities.
New waste bill plugged
New federal legislation is designed to allow Australia to take more responsibility for its waste.
NSW puts up bridge fund
The NSW Government has provided funding to fix the state’s 1,800 wooden bridges.
Top End issues fire alert
An emergency situation has been declared amid serious bushfire threats in the NT.
Activists block Adani road
Traditional owners and protestors have blocked a road to the Adani Carmichael coal mine in Queensland.
Insider resigns over stacking claim
Liberal party powerbroker Marcus Bastiaan has resigned after being accused of branch-stacking.
WA turns to tech protection
Western Australia says it will put ankle monitoring bracelets on people in hotel quarantine.
Councils want in on Cabinet
The Prime Minister's office appears unwilling to give councils a role in National Cabinet.