Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
The City of Melbourne is considering making an official move against a planned Apple store at Federation Square.
LGAT seeks election pledges
Tasmanian council representatives have laid out their wishes ahead of the upcoming state election.
Live music inquiry looms
The call is out for councils to tell the NSW Government how to boost the local music scene.
Stirling scores with tree tool
WA’s City of Stirling has developed a tree canopy modelling tool that other local governments are keen to get their hands on.
Indigenous groups allege title rort
Indigenous groups are fighting to stop Adani from extinguishing their native title over part of the proposed Carmichael mine site.
Scientist queries frack findings
A mine rehab expert has questioned the findings of NT’s fracking review.
Council dumped over car park fail
NT’s Palmerston Council has been dismissed over poor governance and a bungled $13.4 million carpark project.
Councils claim Reef short
The LGAQ says the Federal Government is falling behind councils in protecting the Great Barrier Reef.
Indigenous questions unanswered
The Prime Minister’s Department has been accused of neglected its Indigenous affairs duties.
LGA seeks code of conduct fix
SA’s local government lobby wants to fix the “broken” code of conduct system.
QLD police plan faces legal queries
A civil liberties group has questioned a youth crime program in Mount Isa.
RFDS reports rural crisis
The Royal Flying Doctor Service says there is a crisis in rural and remote mental health services.
Wallarah 2 moves ahead
NSW government authorities have approved a contentious coal mine, despite a “guarantee” against coal mining in the region.
Mayor changes airstrip claim
Two Queensland councils appear to have changed their tune over the ownership of an airstrip for Adani.
Adelaide to host nanosatellite centre
Adelaide’s western suburbs will soon host a mission control centre for dozens of tiny satellites.
Cloncurry aims for effluent biofuel
The Cloncurry Shire has built a new trial site to test treated effluent for agriculture.
Lobbies link for election push
Two local government groups are joining forces to get more women elected in Tasmania.
Lord Mayor facing dark allegations
Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle is facing accusations of sexual harassment.
Mayor cleared of misconduct
South Australian mayor Andrew Lee has been cleared of misconduct over the sale of a winery, despite authorities stating he had “walked a fine ethical line”.
Concern over SA gas plans
Conservationists say the SA Government should not allow an underground coal gasification project ...