Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
The SA Government says household water bills will be slashed to ease coronavirus pressures.
Councils want equal boost
Councils are calling on the Queensland Government to ensure economic stimulus is shared equally.
Funds to study female path
Funding has been provided for research into women’s trajectories in local government.
NSW held to road pledge
The NSW Government once pledged to take back 15,000 kilometres of regional roads from NSW councils, but that plan may be at risk.
Gas pause rejected
The NSW Government has voted down a bill to temporarily stop coal seam gas activity.
River rules not helping
Experts say the overlooked “human factor” in water management rules can have serious consequences.
More cultural sites at risk
Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt says no Aboriginal site should ever be damaged by mining, but another could be on the block.
Polluted flows revealed
Polluted water running off a mine site in NSW is entering rivers that supply some of Sydney's water.
City to get second injecting room
The Victorian Government has announced Melbourne will receive its second safe injecting room – much to the consternation of some locals.
Big moves from council meetings
It has been a significant week for Port Macquarie-Hastings Council ...
Councils want seat at new table
Leaders have voted to scrap the COAG model, but local government says it has been left out.
Locals call for MDB buyback
Communities along the Murray-Darling Basin are calling for the urgent buyback of water.
Sleep-ins show in water data
After two months of more people working from home water system data shows weekday sleep-ins are the new norm.
Greater Hume grassfire decided
The 64 victims of a devastating grassfire more than a decade ago will soon receive a share of $16 million.
Bushfire health data detailed
The bushfire royal commission has been given an indication of the enormous toll on public health.
Green majority possible
AEMO says that if the right measures are taken, Australia’s energy grid could support up to 75 per cent renewable energy.
Council cuts tourist centres
Tasmania's Glamorgan Spring Bay Council (GSBC) is offloading its three visitor centres in an attempt to ease its ailing finances.
Melbourne counts COVID hit
Melbourne has revealed a $100 million hit to its bottom line as a result of COVID-19.