Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Federal, state and local governments have come together to sign a $551 million Adelaide City Deal.
Former car factory going green
An old Toyota car plant in Victoria is being turned into a renewable energy hub to produce hydrogen fuels.
Geoscience issues satellite help
Geoscience Australia has released a new strategy to help Australian industries use satellite data.
Rabbit virus working
Experts say the latest tailored rabbit virus has reduced rabbit numbers on some sites, but is not spreading too far.
Councils' bin plan backed
The NSW Opposition has pledged to reinvest revenue collected from the Waste Levy into recycling facilities.
Google maps trendy spread
Researchers are using Google Street View to track gentrification of cities.
LGAT details council costs
The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) has released figures to help councils set rates.
New funds for equality drive
The Victorian Government has put up funds to support gender equality in local government.
Title fight has wide implications
The High Court has ruled on a native title case considered one of the biggest since Mabo.
Dams drop as drought runs on
Experts have reflected on the state of Australia’s drought-afflicted areas after a hot, dry summer.
New change for pole planning
The Victorian Government wants new planning mechanisms to help a rapid uptake of large-scale renewable energy.
Visa eased for farm boost
Visa rules are being relaxed so farmers can more easily hire skilled workers.
Austrade urged to work with councils
A parliamentary committee wants councils to help attract trade and investment to regional Australia.
NSW councils call for child funds
New South Wales councils want money for early childhood education and care services ...
Study slams MDB waste
Billions of dollars are being wasted in water recovery subsidies for irrigation, a new study says.
Community hears coal issues
Rural residents are discussing the future of coal and how it may affect them.
Lead levels rise in SA town
New data shows the number of Port Pirie children with “harmful” levels of lead in their blood has more than doubled since 2017.