Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
A new energy bill relief package has been announced for NSW’s most vulnerable households.
Hospital violence scares staff
Albury Wodonga Health has reported a significant 80 per cent increase in incidents of violence and aggression towards its staff.
QFES data issue uncovered
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) says an investigation is in progress over a potential data breach ...
Good water bill backed
Australians say they would pay more for ensuring 'good quality' drinking water than it would actually cost to provide it.
Judge slams Tiwi claims
Gas giant Santos has triumphed over a group of Tiwi Islands elders in a federal court challenge.
Green path updated
A new report lays out the path for the nation's transition to a net-zero economy by 2050.
Priority probed in SA
An independent review has looked into claims of improper patient prioritisation at SA Hospitals.
Varroa impacts continue
New South Wales beekeepers are facing the challenge of living with the varroa mite, a deadly pest that continues to spread across the state.
Yarns open WA health
A new healthcare education program developed in rural Western Australia is breaking down communication barriers between clinicians and Aboriginal patients.
Climate call heard
Victoria appears to have listened to councils’ demands for climate consideration in planning.
Risk reports spread
New regulations are being imposed to enhance council transparency and oversight in NSW.
Local links for new plant
The first licensed wastewater treatment plant in an Aboriginal community has been launched in Western Australia.