Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Reports say Brisbane bus drivers are close to a breakthrough in their 11-month-long industrial dispute.
Call for whistleblower rewards
A parliamentary committee has found not only should whistleblowers be protected ...
Ipswich misconduct arrest made
A senior council worker has been charged with misconduct by Queensland's corruption watchdog.
Moreland joins Australia Day move
A third Melbourne council has voted to scrap Australia Day celebrations.
NSW shoots for shark net success
The NSW Government has gone back to its old idea, with the reintroduction of shark nets.
Katherine spikes outlined
More details have emerged about PFAS chemical levels in Katherine's water supply.
UN slams lack of Gap progress
The United Nations says Australia has made “woefully inadequate” progress on Closing the Gap.
Cycle injuries rise
New research shows the incidence of serious trauma for Victorian cyclists has increased.
Damning report on MDBP misuse
A new report has once again highlighted issues with the Murray Darling Basin Plan.
WA backs off tax pledge
WA’s Labor Government has, as many predicted, broken its promise not to impose new taxes in its first state budget.
Barnaby bails on forced Darwin move
Barnaby Joyce has backed down on his latest decentralisation plans, just days after they were announced.
Lord Mayor slams former "stupidity"
Darwin’s new Lord Mayor did not mince words in an attack on his predecessors this week.
Far right feels slighted by Yarra
A Melbourne council meeting has seen a vocal response to its anti-Australia Day decision.
Gladstone to call for Bruce improvement
Advocates will use an upcoming LGAQ conference to call for a campaign to fix the Bruce Highway.
MDBP missing QLD's extra flows
Queensland farmers have highlighted what they say is another failure of the MDBP.
Tassal regains harbour claims
Major salmon producer Tassal has won back certification for its Macquarie Harbour operations.
Tents to keep old hospital in good health
The new Adelaide hospital is officially open, and the SA Government has some interesting ideas for the old site.
NDIS rates cause concern
Remote area disability services say they cannot afford to charge rates mandated by the NDIS.
Australia Day votes continue
More local governments are deciding on whether to continue celebrating January 26 as Australia Day.
Drug test trial questioned
The Federal Government is planning random drug tests for welfare recipients ...