Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Independent Queensland Senator Glenn Lazarus has threatened to grab the Prime Minister Tony Abbott's genitals if he does not limit coal seam gas (CSG) exploration.
Study swims in Sydney's drug-laden waters
Researchers have found significant levels of prescription drugs in water samples from Sydney Harbour.
Big dam plan to set new regional path
The Federal Government finally released its long-awaited Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper over the weekend, which includes hundreds of millions of dollar set aside for new dams, roads and other infrastructure.
Cost of living pushes more to the margin
Research shows one in seven New South Wales children are now living in poverty.
New fuel deal brings road relief
Councils nationwide are celebrating the ALP's proposal to direct revenue from the first two years of the fuel excise indexation, about $1.1 billion, towards additional Roads to Recovery funding.
NSW councils won't kowtow to mergers
Many New South Wales councils have refused to put forward merger proposals by the State Government’s June 30 deadline, and are outraged at a lack of consultation.
One city wants outstanding marriage stance
There is push on for Victoria’s Latrobe City Council to mark itself as a strong advocate of same-sex marriage.
Reef win swings on real application
The United Nations' World Heritage Committee will not place the Great Barrier Reef on its “in danger” list.
Northern money needed to drought-proof and dam
A central Queensland federal MP says Fitzroy River water projects would be obvious choices for the new northern Australia plan.
Eye health gap needs effort to close
Health experts say the gap in eye health between Indigenous and other Australians is closing, but much more needs to be done.
Grandmas get heavy on gas
A progressive group of Alice Springs grannies have held a "knit-in" to protest against hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory.
Mr Fluffy lists to highlight scope of deadly legacy
Progress is being made to rid the ACT and News South Wales of the toxic legacy of Mr Fluffy insulation.
Work well dries while CSG thrives
Authorities say the construction boom from the CSG industry in Queensland has ended before many could see the benefit.
Councils hope NSW budget will flow well
Councils across New South Wales have welcomed additional funding, though there is some concern that the money will not go where it is really needed.
LGAT's new CEO ready to go
Dr Katrena Stephenson has been appointed as the new CEO of the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT), the first female chief in the organisation’s 102 year history.
Liberals post climate 'pause' questions
Rural Liberals want to officially question the validity of climate science, putting concerns on the agenda for its upcoming federal council.
Lower tiers look for Federation/tax fix
The Federal Government has embarked on the review process ahead of Australian Federation reforms.
Croc hunt could help communities
Big game hunters could soon be bagging monster crocodiles as a way to help Aboriginal communities.
Inequality study shows gaps in city life
Figures show people living in low socioeconomic areas in Australian capital cities are almost twice as likely to die prematurely and almost five times more likely to be receiving unemployment benefits than people living in the most advantaged area.
River fix gets going in Dungog
A New South Wales council has been allocated half a million dollars to deal with rivers awash with debris.
Electric highway hopes to boost drivers
A network of electrical charging stations across Western Australia's South-West mark Australia’s first electric highway.