Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Sectors seek better access
The federal government has been petitioned by both the public and private sectors to improve access to each other’s data.
Shark nets slammed
Conservationists have decried NSW’s shark nets after it was revealed they caught a number of protected species.
Adani airstrip questioned
Queensland’s Local Government Department has been asked to investigate the Townsville council's ...
Mt Isa loses water fight
Mount Isa City Council has lost a case in Queensland’s Supreme Court over a near-$50,000 water rates bill.
Scaffidi returns "refreshed"
Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi says she is “refreshed and keen” to face 2018.
Survey used to plug federal ICAC
A survey of the federal public sector has found 5 per cent have seen some kind of misconduct.
VR bushfire to boost readiness
Victorian fire authorities are using virtual reality to encourage disaster preparedness.
Whyalla looks to green future
The mayor of Whyalla wants the town to shift from a heavy industry centre to a hub for renewable energy.
PC says bush push not enough
The Productivity Commission says decentralisation is not a fix for struggling regional economies.
Master Builders urge planning change
The main building industry lobby says responsibility for development approvals should be taken from local government and given to independent bodies.
Councils want budget cooperation
WA councils say they want to work with the State Government to help repair the state budget without suffering too much.
Parkinson wants public survey
PM&C chief Martin Parkinson wants public service leaders to hold a national survey of Australian views of government service delivery.
WA makes deep school cuts
The WA Government has announced $64 million worth of education spending cuts.
Defence holds PFAS meetings
The Defence Department is continuing to respond to PFAS contamination near old RAAF bases.
Frack review makes many calls
The NT Government’s fracking inquiry has handed down a preliminary report that includes a call to protect groundwater resources.
STEM grant for Indigenous transition
The University of Melbourne is using a large grant to support Indigenous students on their journey from high school to the workplace.
LGAQ plots digital switch
A new report looks at how Queensland councils have responded to new opportunities presented by the shift to a digital economy.