Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
QLD punters watched
Queensland’s Privacy Commissioner says the public deserves to know when facial recognition technology is being used.
WA honours Aboriginal officers
WA Police have issued awards to honour Aboriginal officers changing culture from within.
Councils seek water fix
Councils are calling for an urgent upgrade of water storage infrastructure in NSW.
Reef envoy backs clearing
Coalition MP Warren Entsch is envoy to the Great Barrier Reef, but also supports massive land clearing nearby.
Burney to fight dark rate
Labor's first Aboriginal spokesperson for indigenous Australians wants efforts to reduce indigenous suicide.
Experts examine council help
The Victorian Local Government Association (VLGA) has assessed the new state budget.
LGAQ slams legal change
Queensland’s local government association has unleashed on the state government’s proposed legal changes.
Prison probe calls for more
The Northern Territory wants measures to support hundreds of prisoners currently falling through the gaps.
Call for city fund shut-down
There are calls this week for the Brisbane City Council’s investment arm to be shut down over “substantial” risks to ratepayer money.
Irrigators slam speculation
Irrigators say a lack of transparency and speculation by big players could add to price increases.
Stats show huge solar demand
Official figures suggest the first phase of the Victorian Government's rooftop solar rebate program would never have satisfied demand.
Adani approval shunted along
The Queensland Premier says Adani’s Carmichael coal mine should be approved within 3 weeks.
Hope springs from desert find
A significant new water supply has been discovered in central Australia's Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands.
Adani backed by region
The Mayor of Rockhampton has called for Adani to be given a “fair go” at opening up the Galilee Basin.
Councils prep for Reconciliation Week
NSW councils are preparing to celebrate National Reconciliation Week.