Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
NSW’s Awabakal Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) is facing allegations of corruption.
LGNSW calls for concession change
A peak body has called for NSW pensioner concessions on council rates to be increased and fully funded by the State Government.
Regional funding round open
The latest round of Queensland’s $445 million Building Our Regions infrastructure program is open.
Waste plan plugs local industry
The waste industry has put forth a national strategy to deal with stockpiles of recyclable materials.
RFDS gets mental boost
The Federal Government has committed $327 million over four years to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS).
Councils deny state mandate
Tasmanian councils have told the State Government there is no such thing as a mandate.
Councils sign deal for trade training
The Queensland Government has signed an MoU with the LGAQ to help attract international trade and investment.
Steps to cut Indigenous incarceration
An inquiry has found the justice system needs major reforms to reduce the massive over-representation of Indigenous people in jail.
Adelaide groundwater assessed
Adelaide’s groundwater supplies might be much more limited than previously believed.
Waste dump talks continue
Plans are proceeding for a nuclear waste dump in South Australia’s outback.
Adani water plans attacked
Adani's plan to drain billions of litres of groundwater could destroy one of the world's last unspoiled desert oases.
Green groups swamp Sydney
Thousands of protestors have taken to Sydney streets to call for more renewable energy.
Land-clearing change questioned
Environmentalists say Queensland’s new land-clearing laws have big loopholes that will allow the clearing of high-value land to continue.
Adelaide native title recognised
The Kaurna people have been officially recognised as the traditional land owners for most of Adelaide ...
Council money use questioned
Concern has been raised that Brisbane City Council's investment arm could put $270 million of ratepayer funds at risk.
Councils told to better measure money
An official report says Victorian councils need better methods to measure the outcomes of economic development projects.
Gold Coast to harvest tourist data
Gold Coast City Council will collect large amounts of data from its free Wi-Fi service.