Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Experts are waiting to see whether fracking in WA will become economically viable.
Councils make rubbish call
Nine South Australian councils have committed to buying back their rubbish.
Councils to save on election spend
NSW councils have welcomed a one-off $19.9 million funding grant to the NSW Election Commission (NSWEC).
Perth decay unpicked
A suspended councillor has shed more light on the “toxic” and “chaotic” state of the Perth City Council.
Residents rallied in climate plan
ACT residents have been asked to do the heavy lifting in combatting climate change.
Split views on land clearing law
Queensland’s council lobby and farmers’ lobby are at odds about new land clearing laws.
Sydney supplies face mining impact
New research suggests Sydney's drinking water catchment is under threat from longwall mining operations.
Former mayor to face assault charge
Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale will stand trial on more than a dozen charges, including two of sexual assault.
Treaty path continues
Victorian Aboriginal communities will soon elect representatives to draw lines for negotiating a treaty.
Optus contract questioned
There is concern about a decision to award Optus a contract for remote mobile towers.
Climate wargames go quiet
A bureaucratic effort to understand Australia’s climate risks appears to have slowed down.
Council rejects art offer
The Alice Springs council has thrown up a hurdle for the proposed National Indigenous Art Gallery.
WA announces Landgate sale
The WA Government is selling property and land data agency Landgate for $1.41 billion ...
Albany supplies to flood Denmark
One of the wettest places in WA is running dry, but a new pipeline is on the way.
Gold Coast rent waiver uncovered
Questions have been asked about links between Gold Coast councillors and property developers who had rental fees waived.
NSW national park doubled
Traditional owners in NSW have welcomed a doubling of the size of the Aboriginal-owned Mutawintji State Conservation Area.
WA seeks net-zero standard
The WA Government has released a new greenhouse gas emissions policy for projects assessed by the EPA.
Big funds for rural moves
A new plan will see teachers offered up to $50,000 to relocate from Melbourne to rural and regional schools.
Djab Wurrung deal revealed
Questions are being asked about a secretive land deal behind a controversial highway upgrade in Victoria.