Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Tech giants take on tracing
Apple and Google are working to build contact tracing technology into their operating systems.
NT teachers paid to stay
Northern Territory teachers are being offered $500 to stay local this Easter.
Tehan threatens schools
The Federal Government says it will withdraw funding from schools that refuse to open for the second school term.
New Glamorgan GM quits
Tasmania’s Glamorgan Spring Bay Council has lost its new general manager after just two weeks in the job.
Planning fast-tracked in NSW
The NSW Government says planning processes will be fast-tracked to support the construction sector.
Calls for rural cut-offs
Some councillors are calling for rural areas to be closed off for their own protection.
Polls put off in NSW
The NSW Government has postponed the state’s council elections until September 2021.
Union wants council sacked
The Australian Services Union (ASU) has called for the sacking of Tasmania’s Glamorgan Spring Bay Council (GSBC).
VLGA issues rainbow guide
New resources have been released to help councils assist their LGBTIQ communities.
Low score for local efforts
A massive scientific scorecard has rated the health of Australia’s environment less than 1 out of 10.
NSW approves risky operation
New South Wales has allowed a coal mining extension under Sydney's Woronora water reservoir.
Paper panic hits sewers
Peoples’ lack of toilet paper is creating havoc as flushed items block sewer pipes.
City considers dengue declaration
Townsville health authorities may soon declare an outbreak of dengue fever in the city.
Cashless card scheme paused
New welfare recipients will not be forced onto controversial cashless debit cards.