Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Australia’s wastewater has given new insights into the nation’s drug consumption.
NT job scheme run from QLD
The NT Government has handed a contract for its $89 million Local Jobs Fund to a Queensland firm.
DV leave extended
The NSW Government has extended its policy to offer up to 10 days’ domestic violence leave to public servants.
Climate link laid out
A new report draws a direct link between climate conditions in Australia and recent bushfires.
Developer's deeds detailed
A Victorian court has heard more details of ‘astroturfing’ by developers trying to buy approval.
Farm laws rile growers
Some producers are angry at the WA Government's new legislation to crack down on farm trespassers.
Remote scheme to stem 'glue ear'
With up to 90 per cent of Aboriginal children suffering from otitis media, or “glue ear”, a new research project is trying to improve the stakes.
Dispenser decline questioned
The threat of vandalism has seen hand soap removed from many public toilets, but the threat of COVID-19 could bring it back.
Floods test basin plan
Flood waters are bringing the first major test of the northern projects of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan since it was struck in 2012.
Robo-car readiness assessed
A new study has investigated the infrastructure needs of automated vehicles in Australia now and in the future.
Call to scrap rural concessions
The Federal Government has rejected a call to axe a special tax concession for people living in remote parts of Australia.
Eligibility issues in PM's electorate
The latest in the ongoing ‘sports rorts’ saga involves a $50,000 grant for a building that had already been built.
Grim image in ACT health stats
Figures on the ACT’s public health system show some patients are waiting more than four years to see a specialist doctor.
LGAT calls for code change
Tasmanian councillors say the state’s code of conduct is being “used as a weapon”.
Study looks at public freight
Transport experts have looked at using public transport to help move city freight.
Card scheme studied
A new study finds the cashless debit card scheme and other compulsory welfare income management does more harm than good.
More money for EAA flows
The Federal Government will spend millions buying water from a company it has been criticised for buying from before.
Purple bins in green reform
Victoria says it will introduce a fourth bin collection and container deposit scheme as part of a recycling industry overhaul.
Big firm buying up MDB
A pension fund owned by the Canadian Government is becoming the largest private owner of water entitlements in the Murray-Darling Basin.