Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Insiders from Tasmania's parks department have slammed the State Government's Major Projects Bill.
MAV laments election dates
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) says it is disappointed that council elections will not be delayed.
Safety fears over new line
A regional council is concerned that a new powerline could put water bomber pilots’ lives at risk.
Union celebrates ATO decision
Reports say the Federal Government has decided to save the Geelong office of the ATO.
Weed grants open
Councils and other local authorities have been invited to apply for $13 million worth of pest and weed control grants.
Funds to tackle Alice challenge
The Federal Government has announced $2.17 million to support the Alice Springs Future Grid Project.
Vic. invests in moving offenders
The Victorian Government has put up $20 million to move perpetrators of domestic violence into new homes.
Little movement in NT house plan
The NT Government appears to be falling short on its billion dollar remote Indigenous housing project.
New code for NSW councils
The NSW Government has updated its Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils.
Perth issues detailed
A report into a tumultuous era that saw the entire Perth council sacked has now been finalised.
Sydney council defends China links
Questions are being asked about a Sydney senior councillor’s links to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Dam raising slammed
Reports say the NSW Government plans to raise the wall of Sydney's main reservoir by 3 metres more than it originally announced.
Fodder plan goes quiet
The Federal Government appears to be walking away from its Water for Fodder scheme.
Green light for coal expansion
Plans to expand Whitehaven Coal's Vickery mine in north-west NSW have been approved.
NLC works on fishing plan
The Northern Land Council (NLC) has worked out a timeline to negotiate and lock in the sea-country rights of traditional owners with the NT Government.
Destruction plans detailed
Details have emerged of Rio Tinto’s decision to destroy the ancient Juukan Gorge rock shelters.
Rare earth site set for WA
A remote WA town is pushing to build a multi-million-dollar processing plant that Malaysia wants banned.
Cautious welcome for LG review
WA councils have “generally” welcomed the final report of the state’s Local Government Review Panel.
Treasury questions QLD green funds
Reports say the Queensland Government has been warned that its conservation underfunding is not sustainable.
Treaty path continues
Victoria's First Peoples' Assembly has held its first formal Aboriginal treaty talks with the State Government.
Coastal flooding forecast
Northern Australia is at risk of severe coastal flooding impacts, which are set to soar by the end of the century.