Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Matthew James from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has been honoured with a Public Service Medal (PSM).
Mayor responds to dodgy job claims
The Ipswich City Council and Mayor Paul Pisasale are facing an onslaught of questions after claims of nepotism.
NT notes federal funding gap
The Local Government Association of the Northern Territory‘s president is outraged that NT has been left out of federal funding.
Towns get set for rural tech
Some remote Queensland councils are expecting a communications revolution.
Highway ignites Aboriginal issues
The WA Government is expected to face a new Supreme Court challenge over the Roe 8 highway project.
Mine money goes further, but still not far
The New South Wales Government has expanded its Resources for Regions program, but local governments may not be too excited.
Surprise sacking of Perth CEO
The chief executive of the City of Perth has been sacked and it has nothing to do with corruption allegations against the mayor, allegedly.
Campaign taps fluoride fears
Plans to introduce fluoridate to water supplies in north West Australia have led to a backlash from residents.
Outbursts of the powerful plotted
Impulsive gaffes, inappropriate comments and short fuses are common among the famous and powerful, and new research suggests it could have a biological basis.
SA's wasted wastewater questioned
South Australia’s Liberal Opposition says wastewater is being dumped at sea to save money.
Islam study shows fear in detail
A recent survey has found that one in 10 Australians display strong feelings of Islamophobia – negative and hostile attitudes towards Muslims.
Unions dig at coal mine lung issues
Unions are keeping up their campaign to warn coal miners and their employers about ‘black lung’.
Freedom boost from free travel
A study from South Australia has shown how important it is for senior citizens to be enfranchised by public transport.
"Bully-boy" Baird slammed on new lines
New South Wales Premier Mike Baird and the state’s Minister for Local Government Paul Toole have finally unveiled plans for big council reforms.
Council cap pushed to ESC
Victoria’s Minister for Local Government, Natalie Hutchins, has announced an annual rate cap of 2.5 per cent will apply to Victorian councils for the 2016/17 financial year.
Councillor calls for more females
A long-serving Sunshine Coast councillor has encouraged more women to run for local government.
Study finds public sector cyber-bullying hive
Government workers are being subjected to a high level of cyber abuse, a new study suggests.
Dry times bring call for declaration
A rural depression support group has increased pressure on the Tasmanian Government to declare a drought.
Lake response could go to court
Legal action could be taken over the Broken Hill region's water shortage.