Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Beach clean-ups, rehabilitating waterways, new waste management initiatives - three far north Queensland councils have done all this and more over the last five years to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Brisbane transit bites dust amid BaT tunnel landing
There is no love left for Brisbane’s “ugly” transport hub, with plans announced for a total makeover.
Equal time could see FIFO suicide decline
Suggestions for ways to reduce the tragic rate of suicide among fly-in-fly-out workers have been included in a report following a West Australian Parliamentary.
Easier donations to pad major parties
The ACT Government wants to remove the cap on donations to political parties, just weeks after dodgy developer donations were revealed.
Planning papers help locals build strong response
A new report will help planners manage the impact of sea level rise, as local government pick up the slack of climate change inaction.
Duties detailed in broad government guide
The Governance Institute of Australia (GIA) has put out a new guide to help people navigate the nation's public sector on state and federal levels.
Green power grab in hippie heartland
Byron Bay residents could form Australia’s first community-owned, not-for-profit, clean energy generator and retailer.
Kernel of concern over ACORN portal
Australia residents who spot cybercrimes in progress now have an avenue to report it.
MOOC mooted for better public numbers
The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet is working on a massive open online course (MOOC) to train public servants how to calculate the financial impact of new regulation.
WA rate raking flies well above CPI
New stats show council rates in outback WA have risen by over twice the rate of the consumer price index (CPI) this year.
Better view from free maps of high-res Australia
Two billion pixels have come together to form the most comprehensive three-dimensional view of Australia ever.
Little love for deep water dig
There is very little support for the Queensland Government’s plan to deregulate water for mining companies.
Tully takes dive into restricted times
Dry times have brought water restrictions to what was Australia’s wettest town.
Water maps bring shower of praise
Geoscience Australia has been recognised for its incredible work to strengthen community disaster resilience through advanced mapping and warning projects.
Rally rails against possible planning change
Protesters have rallied against potential changes to Queensland planning laws that they believe would fill their neighbourhoods with high-rises.
Bigger role sought for better Indigenous returns
Aboriginal leaders in the Northern Territory want more say in the running of schemes to help their communities, as a new report shows gaps between Indigenous people and other Australians continue to increase.
Broad call for road fix as locals bear the brunt
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has renewed its ongoing call for better financial and policy support from federal, state and territory governments to keep local roads running.
Budding bidding deal to bridge rifting LNP
Tension between Liberal and National sets in the WA LNP appear to be mending, with a deal on the way to allow more sway for councils.
Call for more say in competitive arena
The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) has made its submission to the nationwide competition review, demanding a greater say on the rules it will be asked to enforce.
Mine man's corrupt hand revealed
A former NSW Labor minister has been ordered to appear in court over allegations of dodgy mining deals.
Power play by city groups to grab renewable stocks
Three Melbourne councils have joined forces to sidestep state and federal energy policies, buying power directly from renewable providers.