Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Sydney is now on level 2 water restrictions as New South Wales continues to struggle through severe fire and drought devastation.
Tonnes dumped after WA fire
Recycled material has been dumped in landfill in the weeks since a fire destroyed one of the Western Australia’s biggest recycling facilities.
Whittlesea sacks CEO
Former Victoria Police chief Simon Overland has been sacked as chief executive of Melbourne’s Whittlesea Council.
Queensland drought extends
Almost 70 per cent of Queensland is now officially in drought, with eight new declarations this week.
Dust spike shows monitoring gap
There are calls for chemical analysis of airborne pollution in the Queensland mining town of Moranbah.
Vital DV group de-funded
The Federal Government cannot find funding for the only peak body representing Indigenous survivors of domestic violence.
Councils call for gender action
Victorian councils have been asked to take more action on gender equality.
Study plots growth blocks
Experts say the growth of Australia’s cities is being held back by institutional silos, perennial underfunding and lack of a national vision.
Beach access tested
A new legal challenge will test whether native title holders can claim exclusive access to Australian beaches.
Fodder water coming
A $100 million deal in South Australia will see water for fodder flow from next week.
AI trained on asthma tweets
CSIRO has developed a new tool that harnesses AI and Twitter for early detection of disease outbreaks.
Basin legislation waiting
The Federal Water Minister says one state is blocking plans for more oversight of the Murray-Darling Basin.
Councils back vote cost review
New South Wales councils have welcomed a new review in the wake of massive 2020 election cost hikes.
PM hit over Clover probe call
The Prime Minister is under fire for calling the NSW Police Commissioner about an investigation into his energy minister.
Report calls for can scheme
An inquiry has found that a container deposit scheme in Victoria could net the State Government $550 million.
Respect events supported
Victorian councils are supporting 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.
Warwick pipe plan reviewed
The Queensland Government is investigating a proposed 90-kilometre pipeline from South East Queensland to the Southern Downs.