Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
New Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data reveals women are dramatically underrepresented in leadership positions across business and public life, despite high levels of education.
ACT's green goal could grow
The ACT Government has announced Canberra will run entirely on renewable energy by 2025.
Backers gathering to keep Carmichael alive
Despite a storm surging around its approval, proponents of Adani’s Carmichael coal mine are doing everything they can to ensure it goes ahead.
Sport sexuality survey starts
The Federal Government has launched a survey to gauge the experiences of LGBTI sportspeople.
Local Gov. responds to claims of coming council sacking
New South Wales’ local government sector is outraged at alleged Baird Government plans to unilaterally sack NSW Councils and replace them with administrators.
Opulent invasion costs just $220
The Western Sydney councillor who made headlines nationwide after shutting down a suburban street for a lavish wedding party has been fined a whopping $220.
Push for public sector to Restart with older staff
Age Discrimination Commissioner Susan Ryan says more flexible work arrangements could help retain older workers in the public service.
Survey spots QLD contentment rising
A new survey suggests public satisfaction in the performance of Queensland councils is on the rise.
Victorian reforms detailed
Victoria’s Local Government Minister has outlined the State Government's plans for local government reform.
Green group gag seems barely necessary
The Federal Government is continuing its push to change environmental approval laws so that activists and environmentalists cannot hinder mining projects.
Lockouts' effects inspected
A legal expert says pub and club lockout laws might not be the reason alcohol-fuelled violence is down in some cities, despite claims of their success.
Rural satellite services to take off soon
The roll-out of NBN’s rural high speed satellite services will begin on 1 October 2015, the federal government says.
Leaks show look for big council changes
The Baird government is looking to accelerate council amalgamations, and could force them through before the September 2016 council elections.
RDA chairs need filling in SA
Community volunteers are being sought to join Regional Development Australia (RDA) Boards in South Australia.
WikiLeaks warns would-be whistlers
WikiLeaks has warned Federal Government whistleblowers to watch out, following the prosecution of a junior public servant alleged to have posted secret information online.
'Wife beater' campaign starts with the name
A new campaign has been launched to rename the common navy blue ‘wife beater’ singlet.
Expert says flood finding flawed
An experienced engineer has poked some serious holes in the Queensland Government’s review of SunWater’s operation of the Callide Dam.
Gas money could help community views
The Australian Government and NSW Government have unveiled a $3 million grant to fund strategic research on the social and environmental impacts of the onshore gas industry.
FIFO gambling review finds rough rate
A new study has found problem gambling amongst fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers to be up to 15 times higher than in the general population.
Abbott laments jobs lost in mega-mine hold-up
Prime Minister Tony Abbott is “frustrated” at the Federal Court’s decision to overturn the approval of Adani's Carmichael coal mine, saying it could have created thousands of jobs.
Concern about perfection doesn't pay
Many people describe themselves as the type of person who needs everything to be “done right”, but this urge for perfection could carry some severe costs.