Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
The audit office says evidence about the effectiveness of the cashless welfare card is unreliable.
CDP scheme dubbed 'devastating'
Centrelink’s remote work-for-the-dole scheme has been labelled “devastating” for Indigenous participants.
Embattled MP on leave
Wagga Wagga MP Daryl Maguire has gone on bereavement leave amid strong calls for his resignation.
Labor looks at local links
The Federal Opposition says it will introduce a City Partnerships program if it wins the next federal election.
Land broker breaks silence
A public servant at the centre of a controversial land swap deal has spoken out.
Darling farmers feel caught
The Murray-Darling inquiry has heard some irrigators find themselves caught between competing interests.
Asbestos subsidy proposed
Experts have proposed a tax on building materials to fund the removal of asbestos.
Former Hobart leader wants limits
A former Hobart lord mayor has made a range of suggestions ahead of Tasmania’s local government review.
More loose bikes bail
Dockless bike-sharing companies are leaving Australia in the latest evidence that we can’t have nice things.
Police minister leaves seat open
New South Wales Police Minister Troy Grant is leaving politics for now.
QLD set to sack council
Queensland is moving forward with new legislation that will let it sack the entire Ipswich council.
Tas. town on boil alert
The northern Tasmanian town of Deloraine has been put on a boil water alert with no end in sight.
NSW town to supplant satellite
Residents of a small NSW town want to dig their own trenches to secure faster internet.
Rates break to bring new blood
A northern Victorian council has announced a ‘rates holiday’ to lure in more residents.
Councils claim bin money repackaged
Councils have reacted poorly to NSW’s attempt to ease recycling issues.
Jail term for Perth worker
A former City of Perth employee has been handed a 22-month jail term for corruption and bribery.
Brumby plans questioned
There are calls this week for the Commonwealth to intervene on controversial brumby culling plans.