Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
The council-owned TasWater has signed a deal with Tasmania’s famous museum to upgrade sewerage infrastructure.
Experts wade into water day
March 22 is World Water Day – a day set aside to focus on one of the most important elements of life on Earth.
New marine park lines questioned
New marine park management plans have been labelled the “largest removal of marine area from conservation ever”.
Premier pitches waste levy
The Queensland Government says it wants the state to stop being used as a dumping ground.
Big wind plan withdrawn
Plans to build a wind farm between Canberra and Goulburn have been withdrawn.
Cuts to fund SA community spend
New healthcare spending is expected after the SA Liberals claimed victory in the state election.
NSW spells out infrastructure plans
The NSW Government has laid out the state's infrastructure strategy for the next 20 years.
STI spike in northern WA
Some sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise in Western Australia, with Aboriginal communities hit particularly hard.
Infrastructure spend for Indigenous towns
Queensland indigenous councils are set to benefit from new spending on water and waste infrastructure.
LG struggles with bin change
Councils are scrambling to avoid a recycling crisis, as China’s restrictions on foreign waste materials begins to bite.
Report upholds Doyle allegations
An independent investigation has found former Melbourne city council lord mayor Robert Doyle sexually harassed two women.
WA increasing council powers
The WA Government is giving itself new powers to deal with troublesome councillors.
Pond project seeks waste efficiency
New research could give Australians in regional and remote areas better access to recycled water.
Affluent areas lead non-vaccination
Sydney's richest suburbs have some of the lowest rates of child immunisation, according to a new report.
CCC probing Mayor's interests
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate is being investigated by Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC).
CDP scheme hitting hard
The CDP Indigenous work-for-the-dole scheme is fining its participants at a much higher rate than other jobseeker schemes.
Advocates slam Doyle stories
ALGWA has made formal complaints about a series of articles on Robert Doyle’s sexual harassment case.
Brisbane staff get pay rise
Brisbane City Council has awarded employees a pay increase in defiance of unions.
Councillor conserves Jesus graffiti
An NT councillor has trademarked graffiti that reads “Jesus loves nachos”.
Gold Coast corruption claims probed
Queensland’s corruption watchdog has launched an investigation of the Gold Coast City Council.