Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Former Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale has been granted bail in the Brisbane magistrates after his arrest ...
ACT's water deal questioned
Questions are being raised over a deal between ActewAGL and Icon Water worth tens of millions of dollars per year.
Perth could need new desal
The West Australian government is being asked consider a new desalination plant expected to cost over $1 billion.
Salmon expansion protested
More than 1,000 people have joined a floating protest against a proposed $30 million salmon farm development on Tasmania’s pristine east coast.
Melbourne cladding checked
Melbourne's Lord Mayor says the city is “very close” to fixing potentially dangerous cladding at 17 of the city's buildings.
Call for teleheath continuity
Advocates want to make sure funding for important telehealth services stays strong.
Pumped hydro study spots SA sites
Researchers have identified over 180 possible sites for pumped hydro energy storage across South Australia.
'Bludger' map dubbed misleading
The Coalition has released a list of welfare “bludger hotspots” across the country.
ANAO reviews remote work scheme
Authorities are investigating a work-for-the-dole program that has been accused of driving up poverty.
ECQ review released
The Electoral Commission of Queensland has been labelled a secretive, authoritarian organisation ...
Holes appear in Scaffidi statement
Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi has been accused of giving inaccurate information to the State Administrative Tribunal.
Mayor denies favouring donors
Logan Mayor Luke Smith says developer donations did not cause him to favour the donors.
Perth parks dry after lead check
Drinking fountains have been shut off across popular spots in Perth after the discovery of dangerous lead contamination.
Victoria boosts ER safety
Victoria has doubled funding for security in public hospitals after a disturbing attack on a surgeon.
Mayor pulls pin on Ipswich
A Queensland mayor reportedly under investigation by the corruption watchdog says health issues have forced him to step down.
Ward-based powers questioned
Changes to planning laws as part of the NSW Government’s housing affordability plans have been described as the “biggest devolution” of power in years.
Councils launch TasWater campaign
Tasmanian councils are spending tens of thousands of dollars campaigning against Treasurer Peter Gutwein's ...
CSIRO sees big things for blockchain
Data61 has reviewed blockchain tech for government and industry...
Dams linked to bird exit
A 30-year-long study of Murray-Darling Basin wetlands has revealed the impact of dams and water diversion.