Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
The Department of Defence has been slammed at a community meeting in Katherine over the PFAS chemical contamination scandal.
NAIF funds powerful combo
The Northern Australian Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) will fund a $516 million solar/hydro project in far north Queensland.
Councils want short stay data
A group of Tasmania’s peak bodies want a review of short stay accommodation like AirBnB in Tasmania.
LGAQ welcomes new money
The Local Government Association of Queensland has welcomed the state’s 2018-19 budget.
Push for kids' commissioner
Advocates want NSW to create an Aboriginal child and family commissioner.
SA treaty path changed
The South Australian Government has scrapped plans to work on treaties with the state's Aboriginal nations.
Dam plan slammed
The NSW Government has been accused of ignoring its obligation to protect the Greater Blue Mountains world heritage area with a plan to heighten the Warragamba Dam.
NT coast value counted
Economic analysis has found the Northern Territory's coastal and marine environments are worth $2 billion per year ...
Sand mine faces local opposition
Concerns have been raised about a planned sand mine in the New South Wales Southern Highlands.
Wind farm group goes almost nowhere
Tony Abbott’s expert group on the health impacts of wind turbines has done very little.
Concern over NT booze cops
The people tasked with monitoring alcohol sales in the NT will be given guns, tasers and just 12 weeks of training.
Lithium plant to revive rural centre
Plans have been revealed for a new lithium refinery in WA’s Goldfields.
NSW bans abortion protests
NSW Parliament has passed a bill to ban protesters from outside abortion clinics.
Councils doubt 'kinder' claim
Questions have been asked about the NSW Government’s bid to be “kinder” by reducing parking fines.
Teams put out by QLD crackdown
Local government advocates have criticised a council corruption crackdown in QLD.
Towns question LGA leadship
Reports suggest there is turmoil at the Local Government Association of SA.
Treaty talks cross country
Serious moves to establish a treaty with Aboriginal people are afoot this week.
Authorities talk tough on water theft
NSW water authorities say they will not hesitate to take action on irrigators who flout the law.
Brisbane launches flood fund
Homeowners in two Brisbane suburbs have been offered funding for modifications to improve their flood immunity.