Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Disruption by conspiracy theorists has led a Melbourne council to close the doors on its meetings.
Sydney sees driverless journey
A high-tech journey could signal a new age of train transport in NSW.
Court orders Stolen compensation
The NSW Supreme Court has approved a class action settlement for descendants of the Stolen Generations in the Northern Territory.
Price claims Voice divisive
Opposition spokesperson Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has appeared in the first advertisement for the Voice to Parliament ‘No’ campaign.
Crayfish comeback planned
After a 40-year absence, Murray crayfish is set to be reintroduced to South Australia's River Murray.
EV plan lands
The Albanese government has launched its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, aimed at eliminating barriers to EV adoption.
NT releases gas report
The NT Government says a decision on the future of the fracking industry is just weeks away.
Rivers run on UN lines
Progress has been reported in efforts to make rivers more able to recover from flood, drought and other impacts.
ICAC eyes Hills Shire
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has launched an investigation into alleged impropriety within the Hills Shire Council.
Cuts concern community groups
Community health organisations in Victoria have expressed their concern over funding cuts.
City concerns raised
Christine Couzens, the Labor member for Geelong, has called on the government to consider appointing administrators to run the City of Greater Geelong due to serious governance concerns.
Cover-up accused at troubled town
Two former employees of Barkly Regional Council have accused the council of covering up an important internal report.
Sydney projects spiral
The Minns government says the cost of a major metro line project linking the city's south west to the inner west is set to exceed the previously announced budget.
Green money warns government
Governments have been warned not to go too deep on specific green technologies.
Treatment art launched
A new art project is designed to showcase Melbourne Water’s Western Treatment Plant.
Camp pitched for housing help
Proponents of an 850-person workers’ village in regional WA say it could help ease rental issues.
Hospital responds to horror event
Charges have been laid after a doctor was allegedly stabbed at a Tasmanian hospital over the weekend.
Leeser leaves over No vote
The federal Liberal party has lost a frontbencher over its stance on Indigenous recognition.
Brisbane build blows out
Queensland's biggest infrastructure project, the Brisbane Cross River Rail, will open three months later and cost $6.3 billion, $960 million more than initially planned.