Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Big flows to back gas
The Northern Territory has unveiled one of its largest water allocation plans ever.
Senate backs MDBP shift
A Senate inquiry has given its support to the federal government's proposed changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Council sales questioned
NSW Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig has expressed concerns over a potential “fire sale” of assets by Kiama Municipal Council.
Early farm plan pulled
International energy firm BlueFloat has withdrawn its submission for a wind farm off the NSW South Coast.
Land swap for subs
South Australia and the federal government have reached a land-swap deal to facilitate the construction of AUKUS nuclear submarines.
Cities seek bin deals
Western Sydney councils are seeking a five-year extension to the NSW government's 2030 deadline for implementing food and organic waste (FOGO) collections.
Council told to cut consideration
A council in Western Australia is considering a bid to scrap Acknowledgments of Country.
Water change to plug gap
The NSW Government says it will enhance the Water Management Act 2000, following the outcomes of a long-awaited review.
Bids flow for local power
ARENA says it has seen an overwhelming response to Round 1 of the Community Batteries Funding Program.
Gas paused at last minute
The Federal Court has ordered Santos to halt its Barossa gas project at the eleventh hour.
Native title for WA stretch
The Federal Court has recognised native title rights in WA’s northern Goldfields.
Repairs laid at Housing's door
A recent High Court ruling has held NT Housing responsible for neglected repairs.
ACT drug laws change
The ACT has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to decriminalise small quantities of illicit drugs.
QLD cards go digital
Queensland residents can now access their driver's licences via their smartphones.
Brumby cull enhanced
The NSW Environment Minister, Penny Sharpe, has given the green light for an aerial cull of feral horses in Kosciuszko National Park.
Farmers push for flood help
Murraylands farmers are calling for urgent levee repairs after flooding.
Legal action over water talks
First Nations groups have launched a legal challenge over a water plan.