Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
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Federal funds keep mining ticking over
The Federal Government has congratulated itself for the successful Federal Exploration Development Incentive (EDI).
SA wants waste opportunity
South Australia is lining itself up as the new home of nuclear waste in Australia.
ALGA wants building bank to secure future
Local government authorities say billions of dollars of infrastructure is at risk.
Auburn's issues to air-out in suspension
NSW Local Government Minister Paul Toole has suspended Sydney’s infamous Auburn Council.
Mackay cries for planning moves
The Mackay Council says the Queensland Government has been dragging its feet for over a year on the approval of a new planning scheme.
SA mayors seek nuclear knowledge
Local government figures from South Australia's Upper Spencer Gulf have seen the reality of Australia’s nuclear waste problem.
Wellington unveils stylish new centre
The Wellington Shire Council in south-east Victoria has laid out plans for its Port of Sale redevelopment.
MDB report shows boost for small residents
The first long term report on environmental watering in the Murray-Darling Basin has found a number of improvements.
Shark data shows no net effect
A review of 60 years’ of shark attack data suggests anti-shark nets do nothing.
Hunter looking up on approval progress
Business owners say the Hunter Valley region has been buoyed by recent approvals.
Carmichael clears green hurdle
The Queensland Government has given permission that could see Adani get started on Australia’s largest coal mine.
Clarity concern could see Vincent leave
Western Australia’s City of Vincent may leave the state's local government association, saying it is “out of touch” with ratepayers.
Councillor booted over asbestos issues
A Sydney councillor has been expelled from a fiery meeting amid a stand-off over asbestos response.
Solid funding call for much-needed help
Aboriginal parents, students and educators want a consistent school funding model that actually delivers benefits.
Stand-off starting over councils' future
Tasmanian mayors are taking pot shots at each other as the state’s amalgamation plans continue to take form.
Vital Victorian industry wants new flows
Livestock producers and rural families say “unprecedented” water shortages will hurt Australia's lamb and beef supply.
Medic calls for more monitoring
Medical experts are calling for more air-pollution monitoring near Queensland mines.
AMA warns of health cut crisis
The AMA says Federal funding cuts are making it harder for hospitals to meet growing patient demand and to reach significant performance goals.
Nuclear waste not wanted at Hill End
One site has been ruled out as the Federal Government searches for a location for its nuclear waste dump.
Council calls for its own good behaviour
Sydney’s Auburn City Council has decided how to its ultimatum.