Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
City of Casey councillors say they have had no choice but to grant extended leave to a colleague at the centre of a corruption inquiry.
Committee ignores Taylor's claims
A powerful parliamentary committee will not look at Energy Minister Angus Taylor’s use of fake documents to criticise Sydney's mayor.
Tourism hit by quarantine decision
The head of Christmas Island's local government says the coronavirus quarantine is smashing its tourism industry.
Councils rally for funding fight
Remote WA councils are gearing up for a legal fight with the Federal Government over drought funding.
Fitzroy River plans slow
Indigenous groups do not want the West Australian Government to open up the Fitzroy River to large-scale irrigation.
New rort emerges
The Coalition has again been accused of spreading government funds to friendly electorates.
Nuclear dump site decided
The Federal Government has announced a South Australian farm will be the location of its planned nuclear waste dump.
Conflict claim for NT mayor
The Mayor of Alice Springs has responded to ongoing concerns about a potential conflict of interest.
Drought funds flow to LNP seats
It has been revealed that the Federal Government ignored its own criteria in awarding millions worth of drought grants.
Rottnest gets upgrade funds
The WA Government has announced a $33 million boost for the state’s premier tourist destination, Rottnest Island.
Seabins to sweep city river
The City of Melbourne is using floating rubbish bins to stop litter washing into the Yarra River at Docklands.
Tate emerges almost unscathed
A corruption probe has investigated the alleged interference in council decisions on the Gold Coast.
Blame spread for funding delays
Farmers have slammed the year-long delays in getting drought funding applications assessed.
AER backs new link
The energy regulator says there is a ‘robust’ business case for a $1.5 billion electricity interconnector between SA and NSW.
'Sports rort' scandal continues
Pressure is increasing on the Federal Government over the biased allocation of sports funds.
'Virtual warehouse' for fire relief
The NSW Government has commissioned an online service to coordinate bushfire donations for regional areas.
Councils want intent retained
Queensland councils are urging the state government to listen to them, as it prepares new conflict of interest laws.
Canberra spreads supplies
Canberra has agreed to send water to “buy time” for the drought-affected town of Braidwood.
Council commits to asbestos fix
Blue Mountains City Council has accepted a $513,880 enforceable undertaking over alleged safety contraventions.