Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
The Federal Government has allocated the latest funds from the Financial Assistance Grants program, but the amounts could be higher.
Legal cuts deepen disadvantage
For a second time, attorneys-general from across the country have petitioned the Federal Government over funding cuts to legal aid and community legal services.
Rural women want Federal light on hidden disaster
Rural women say a special scheme should be set up to stop people around the country suffering in silence at the hands of abusive partners.
Millions flow to pipe plans in NSW
The Federal Government will spend $6 million to build a pipeline in New South Wales, from the newly expanded Yass Dam to Murrumbateman.
Regions cry out in fear of death by dryness
A letter from a farmer to the NSW Department of Primary Industries shows the incredible strain imposed on people who live on the land.
Data access pushed to Border
The Federal Government has quietly expanded the already significant amount of agencies that are allowed unwarranted access to the private data of all Australians.
Solar road scores high in early tests
Reports are in from a trial of a solar power generating road in Europe, and it appears ot have gone quite well.
Jail term for dodgy deal with community money
The former chief executive of an NT Aboriginal legal service has been sentenced to three months in prison and five months in home detention for misusing her position and forgery.
New law to whitewash vandals
The WA Government has moved to classify graffiti as a stand-alone offense, a move welcomed by councils across the state.
Nuclear news wakes outback debate
A remote shire in Western Australia has been caught off guard by rumours that it could host a nuclear waste dump.
Rate cap ranks low for VLGA
The Victorian Local Governance Association says councils will lose up to $150 million when the State Government caps rate rises.
Regional funds spread wide
The northern part of Australia has been celebrating wins in this week’s federal budget announcement.
Addiction stats put big-drinking locals on show
The first ever comprehensive report on global addictions has revealed Australians smoke less tobacco and drink less alcohol than the British, and we take more illicit drugs too.
Green coffers raided for Reef money
The new Federal Budget takes money from the Green Army to boost Great Barrier Reef spending.
Alcoa closing Victorian plants
Alcoa will close its coal mine and power station on Victoria's coast in August, putting 85 people out of work.
Old deposit could be dug again
A high grade mineral deposit in New South Wales could be mined again, 20 years after it was shut down.
ALGA won't go quiet on call for more
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) says it hopes councils do not miss out in the upcoming Federal Budget, despite the strains keeping spending low.
Cross-tier talks on disaster funds launched
The Federal Government wants to talk with the States and Territories about faults in funding arrangements for disaster recovery.
Learning is earning in Local Gov
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) has released new research about local councils learning from each other.
New crew to improve UNESCO's view
The Queensland Government is taking stronger measures in the hope of avoiding having UNESCO downgrade the Great Barrier Reef’s World Heritage status.
NT councils to be boosted by road money
The Local Government Association of the Northern Territory says councils can get some serious work done with hundreds of millions of dollars allocated in the new NT budget.