Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Cut-offs cause concern
An average of 60 West Australian homes and businesses are having their electricity cut off each day.
'Crude' councillor probed
A formal investigation has been launched into a Noosa councillor’s conduct on a reality TV show.
City adds to Australia Day
A Melbourne council will mark Australia Day with a “morning of mourning” before citizenship ceremonies.
Fish plan released
The Federal Water Minister has announced the Native Fish Emergency Response Plan for the 2019–20 Summer ...
Melbourne votes to cut cars
Melbourne City Council has voted on new measures to halve the number of cars driving through Melbourne’s CBD.
Water carts funded for NSW town
New funding means residents of Euchareena in New South Wales will no longer pay thousands of dollars a year to truck water into their town.
Water study shows wealthy waste
An analysis of wastewater has revealed socioeconomic links to diet and drug consumption.
SA quiet on cladding specifics
Dozens of South Australian buildings require urgent remedial work for flammable aluminium cladding ...
Big firm acquiring aquifers
Concern has been raised about a big agricultural company’s plans to buy up groundwater.
New dams planned for NSW
The Federal Government’s says its new billion-dollar dam package for NSW will see “bulldozers in the ground” next year.
Perth water use exceeds expectation
Despite a sharp rise in use, WA’s water minister says water-saving messages are cutting through.
Cash to attract rural teachers
Teachers are being offered a $50,000 cash incentive to work at Victoria's toughest schools.
Legal threat for Fines Victoria
Victorian councils have threatened to sue over “unacceptable service” from Fines Victoria.
Warrnambool cover-ups alleged
Warrnambool City Council leaders have been accused of silencing claims of fraudulent spending and cover-ups.
MDBP issues laid out
NSW communities have testified about how the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has negatively impacted upon their lives.
Tech edge for water search
Helicopters slung with high-tech sensors are being sent on a water search in remote New South Wales.