Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi will face more sessions early next year to determine a revised penalty ...
Study backs local decisions
A new survey suggests three-quarters of residents and ratepayers believe councils should be in charge ...
Suspension threat for Fraser mayor
Fraser Coast mayor Chris Loft has been given seven days to show why he should not be suspended.
Adelaide hit for cap fail
Adelaide City Council has been fined $90,000 environmental breaches described as “deliberate” and “unacceptable”.
Call for new WA water charges
Western Australia’s water utilities are charging more for water than it costs them to provide.
Blood tests funded for PFAS town
The Federal Government has finally announced blood tests will be offered to Katherine residents affected by toxic firefighting foam.
NSW Nationals on coal drive
The NSW Nationals want to use money from asset sales to build a new coal-fired power station.
Glenorchy report released
Tasmania’s Board of Inquiry has reported on what it calls the “unethical” leadership of the Glenorchy City Council.
IPART makes peg change
NSW’s Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has changed the methodology used to set the annual rate cap.
Papers signed for NT space push
Leases have been signed at what could be the site of Australia's first commercial space centre.
Fourth PFAS case considered
Darwin residents could become the next group to sue the Defence Department over PFAS contamination.
Goldfields' flood money missing
A Victorian council has admitted the mismanagement of millions of dollars in flood funding.
TasWater takeover drowned for now
Tasmania's bid to take over TasWater has been defeated in the Upper House.
NT makes powerful pledge
The NT Government has announced a push for a 50 per cent renewable energy target by 2030.
Doctors call for jail age increase
Doctors have joined a push to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years old.
Tesla claims success in SA
Tesla has completed construction on what is described as the world's most powerful lithium ion battery.
Council credit card use reviewed
Tasmania’s auditor-general has reported on the use of credit cards by Tasmanian local council managers and elected members.
Councils welcome JO move
The NSW Government says it will allow councils to form cross-border Joint Organisations ...
Developer help alleged
Media reports say a Queensland mayor lobbied his council to support a development by one of his campaign donors ...
Vic moves to tighten terror laws
The Victorian Government is looking at tough new laws to terror-proof Melbourne.