Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Denham set for hydro-boost
The WA town of Denham is on track to become a zero-emission community with the help of hydrogen power.
NSW backs off rural renewables
The New South Wales government will not provide regional towns with renewably-sourced emergency backup power during disasters ...
Councils welcome fire funds
Councils have welcomed $60 million in bushfire assistance from the Federal Government.
Ipswich report shows big loss
An official report has detailed millions of dollars lost by Ipswich City Council, among a string of other failings.
Curtains on NSW catchments
WaterNSW has installed giant screens to clean bushfire ash out of water supplies.
Dry town rallies trucks
Stanthorpe has run out of water, leading to the largest water carting project by a local government in Australia.
Karratha aims at housing game
The City of Karratha is using up to $35 million of ratepayer funds to boost local housing stock.
McCormack keeps data covered
The Nationals leader has defended his defiance of a Senate order over regional grants scheme, despite initial advice.
Moreton Mayor charged with misconduct
A Queensland mayor has been stood down after being charged with two counts of misconduct in public office.
New tools for rural terrorism
New funding will see Victorian police armed with 300 high-powered rifles to help combat terrorist attacks in regional areas.
Wollongong going green
One of Australia historic industrial centres has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2050.
NTCOSS questions power/water costs
A peak welfare group has found power and water is too costly for some in NT.
Southern states reject review
Some state are refusing to help the Commonwealth review their water-sharing.
CCC drops Gold Coast probe
Queensland’s corruption watchdog will not pursue charges against Gold Coast council officials.
Councils want cladding list
Councils are calling on the NSW Government to release details on over 400 high-risk buildings with dangerously flammable cladding.
Indigenous groups back MDBP
Indigenous groups have warned the NSW Government against scrapping the Murray Darling Basin Plan.
NT cop trial could move
There is concern about a possible plan to move the murder trial of an NT police officer from Alice Springs to Darwin.