Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has launched a community infrastructure proposal that aims to stimulate local economic opportunities.
Climate models bring calls for council response
New climate models have been released that predict sea levels will rise high enough to flood parts of Batemans Bay on the New South Wales south coast.
Darwin port plan could harm Chinese view
The Federal Government has announced it will review the 99-year lease on the Darwin Port, but the business community says that could harm future investment.
Maranoa moves to bring local firms closer
Queensland’s Maranoa council has set up a new five-star rating system to help local firms win government contracts.
Miners creating cannabis economy
A successful trial of new farming techniques on Christmas Island could see it become Australia’s cannabis capital.
NT doctors call for end of open speeds
A large section of the Northern Territory’s medical community is calling for the end of open speed limits.
Tasmanian tech moves taking off
The Tasmanian Government is building an on-island cloud service to hold government data and deliver services in the future.
Waste dump wakes up radioactive debate
The Federal Government has released its shortlist of six sites that could one day store "low-to-intermediate" nuclear waste.
'Rural council' plan slammed in NSW
The NSW Local Government Minister could dust off a one-size-fits-all plan for statutory “rural councils”.
'Super council' thought bubble burst
A NSW MP has come up with a plan to avoid the state’s controversial Fit for the Future reforms, and it has already been labelled “illogical”, “crazy”, and ridiculous.
Fight over FIFO town forces wedge
The decision to extend a big WA mining camp has caused a stoush between the state’s Liberals and Nationals.
Perth picked for refugee re-settlement
The WA Government says a lack of resources means that most of its upcoming intake of Syrian refugees will be resettled in Perth.
Tyre fire fears prompt call to action
More voices have been added to calls for the Tasmanian Government to deal with a growing pile of discarded car tyres.
BHP seals 100-year native deal
BHP Billiton Iron Ore has signed a significant native title agreement with traditional owners of land in the Pilbara.
Bold biofuture plan gets academic stamp
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has released a consultation paper on a ‘biofutures’ industry in Queensland.
Regional retailer's redundancy plan slows
Unions say forced redundancies at Ausgrid and Essential Energy have been put aside by a Fair Work Commission ruling.
Councils call for clarity in NSW
New South Wales councils are speaking out about threats from the state’s local government minister.
Frydenberg won't name nuclear nominees
Federal Resources Minister Josh Frydenberg is staying quiet on which regional councils have put their names up to host a nuclear waste dump.
Local culture gets proper place in Adelaide
Adelaide’s Town Hall has a new facility to honour the art, history and culture of Australia’s first people.
Outback councils stay strong on dodgy coverage
Queensland councils are ramping up their campaign to fix poor internet and mobile phone coverage in rural areas.
Talented kids take on techno-classroom
There is some good feedback emerging from a new type of school that allows talented kids to learn via video link.