Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Power costs add to stream of farm worries
The National Irrigators Council (NIC) wants to stop electricity price rises for farmers.
Welfare remix seeks big cuts
Children must be vaccinated for their parents to receive welfare benefits, under reforms proposed for Australia’s $150 billion welfare system.
Coal counted in resourceful community
A joint report from 28 different medical groups says the annual health bill from the Hunter Valley coal industry is in the hundreds of millions.
ACT pushes back on public housing protection
The ACT Government wants to knock down and rebuild Canberra public housing, but has hit a hitch.
Conference and comms firm loses footing
An Australian publisher and conference provider with ties to the local government sector has entered voluntary administration.
Councils concede state pick
The Local Government Association of Queensland says it is ready to work with the new Queensland government.
Tagging test for repeat non-recyclers
One council in Western Australia is taking a hard-line approach to recycling.
Videos depict sticky situations
Tasmania’s Local Government Division and the Integrity Commission have joined the Local Government Association of Tasmania to produce training videos for the tricky situations councillors sometimes find themselves in.
Data on young struggles reflects harsh lives
A new report shows just how hard is for Australia’s homeless youth.
Farmers want new GABSI focus
With a new government in place, Western Queenslanders want to put the Great Artesian Basin Sustainability Initiative (GABSI) back on the agenda.
Mine lobby wants protesters to pay
A NSW mining lobby wants charity status removed from protest groups that fight to interrupt industries in the name of conservation.
Gold jobs risked by royalty hike
Internal tensions are being stirred in the WA Government over whether to change the state’s gold royalty rates.
Barnett bails as state stays fractured
Forcing Perth councils to merge has become too difficult for WA Premier Colin Barnett, so he’s given up.
Local Gov makes new bid for grants
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has continued its ardent push to stop money being taken away from councils.
Public push for private sector compassion
New South Wales wants more private money in its public programmes.
Submissions called for big NT review
The Northern Territory is looking at changes to the act governing local governments and Aboriginal communities.
Two tiers sign deal to talk more
Local and state government representatives have signed an agreement for better communication in South Australia.
Ancient local language gets high-tech debut
A new online dictionary is an excellent tool for anyone learning the Yolngu language.
Millions to mine ideas for WA water
$24.5 million will go to water projects across Western Australia that could bring life to some pretty arid areas.
Terms questioned in $20b sub deal
The Prime Minister says the Australian Submarine Corporation will have a shot at a $20 billion dollar submarine-building contract, but there are fears it may just be a rouse.