Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
The Victorian Government is changing the rules for its supervised safe injecting room.
Auditions on for Melbourne buskers
Melbourne buskers will soon face judges in public auditions as new permit regulations come into effect.
Fish death causes suggested
A new report has found that climate change and water access agreements led to mass fish deaths in the lower Darling.
CDP safety investigated
An investigation into a remote work for the dole provider will look at claims of repeated safety breaches.
New fines for farm protests
Animal rights activists who invade Queensland farms and abattoirs will soon face new fines.
Adani approval questioned
The approval of Adani’s water plan “reeks of political interference”, according to Queensland Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch.
Labor aims to end CDP
The ALP says it would abolish and replace the Federal Government's Community Development Program (CDP).
Tasman merger rejected
Locals have rejected Tasmania's latest council merger attempt, throwing the whole process into question.
Illegal pumping claims cleared
The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has cleared New South Wales irrigators over illegal pumping claims.
Questions loom over LNP-backed clearing
A Queensland grazier has been charged $450,000 for bulldozing native woodlands.
Adani water approved
UPDATE: Environment Minister Melissa Price has approved Adani's groundwater plan.
Cashless card extended
The Federal Government says it will spend $129 million extending cashless debit card trials nationwide.
NSW issues measles alert
NSW health authorities have issued official warnings following a measles outbreak.
SA solar thermal falls
The company behind a $650 million solar thermal power plant planned for Port Augusta has failed to secure finance.
Councils wanted waste money
Victorian councils say they would have liked some Budget measures that do not rely on state funding.
ALGA laments missing money
The Australian Local Government Association says the Commonwealth has ignored one of its key demands.
Councils deny vote change
Queensland councils have overwhelmingly rejected plans to force changes to the way people elect their local government.