Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
An independent economist has warned against rumoured superannuation changes.
Gas activists line up Pilliga push
A fresh round of environmental fighting could kick off over Santos’ plan to produce coal seam gas (CSG) in the Pilliga State Forest.
Feds back council clean-ups
The Federal Government will reimburse councils that use their own equipment to clean up after natural disaster events.
Hobart considers Australia day shift
Hobart City Council is considering changing the date of its Australia Day celebrations.
LED switch backed by LGA
The Local Government Association of South Australia is helping councils transition to LED street lighting.
NSW legal services boosted
The NSW Government has launched a $6 million community legal centre rescue package.
Scullion responds to justice call
A UN official says Australia must do something about the “disturbing” number of incarcerated Aboriginal children.
Adani given free rein on water
The $16b Carmichael coal mine has been granted unlimited access to groundwater ...
NT water looks worse under new limit
Under new government limits for toxic contamination, the NT town of Katherine’s water is officially poisoned.
NT gas review seeks more info
The Northern Territory's fracking inquiry has commissioned more independent reviews of the industry.
City planner plugs healthy steps
An urban planning expert has criticised Brisbane’s urban sprawl and the over-reliance on cars.
Council probe taking shape
The list of people to appear at Queensland's corruption watchdog council election inquiry has been released.
NSW merger overturned
The NSW Court of Appeal has overturned the NSW Government’s bid to merge Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby councils.
Locals lap up lake promise
Broken Hill environmentalists have welcomed a National Party MP's pledge to reform management of the Menindee Lakes.
NT bringing asbestos control closer
Asbestos control will soon be covered under in the Northern Territory’s Public and Environmental Health Act.
Councils cry out for funding return
Councils are pushing the Treasurer to restore indexation to Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) in the Budget ...
Meth check finds rates rising
The National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program has revealed methylamphetamine is growing in prevalence across all regions of Australia.
$50 million smart fund opened
The Federal Government has put up millions to fund smart tech projects for local government.