Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
The man who started an important bore capping and water-saving scheme appears slightly less supportive 15 years on.
Billions in balance as councils challenge road spend
Contracts are being signed but still no business case for an $8 billion infrastructure project in Victoria.
Council crush opposed by those in power
West Australian Liberal MPs are distancing themselves from their own party’s plan to slash the number of councils.
Most states sign better deal for Indigenous support
The Federal Government has pledged $100 million to boost basic services in remote Aboriginal communities.
Regional bodies losing their voice in SA
The South Australian Government wants to get rid of over 100 government boards and committees, but regional communities say they need many of them to stay.
Authorities forged in kiln of community concern
Local residents have been recruited to help their communities communicate their water-related needs.
Corrupt procurement study makes global stage
Three Queensland researchers have had their work on cutting corruption featured in one of the most authoritative publications in the world.
Prison painted as cheap welfare in NT talks
A speech this week explored the idea that the Northern Territory’s rising prison population has been helping keep the economy in check.
Brain check for OHS effect
Psychological research has shown that some personalities create a clear OHS risk.
Fight forming over outback fracking
Insiders say a growing stoush in a WA gas field could be the next flashpoint for tensions between miners and indigenous groups.
Often-silent needs swamp Federal ears
Activists have stormed Parliament House this week, getting extremely close to prominent politicians to make sure their message was heard.
Country upgrade to bring services online
Some Queensland councils are trialling a system that will see their websites turned into portals for all local services.
Disbelief and sheep in new round of council stoush
A country MP says “a few sheep” does not make the WA Premier a farmer.
Green light to keep lid on Gloucester protests
One local government has approved a development application for large, permanent protesters’ campsite.
Pay freeze prompts big call
The Tasmanian Government is looking to take a big chunk out of public sector wages, and unions may take their response to the international stage.
PM's progress slowed by portfolio mess
A public service insider has trashed the Prime Minister’s attempts to tackle indigenous affairs.
Tips to keep elections on the level
The Local Government Association of South Australia has provided some last minute tips ahead of state-wide council elections.
Costs counted as sea threatens bricks and mortar
A new report could test the resolve of infrastructure-friendly but ecologically-ignorant politicians.
Concern stirred by rise of nuclear New South Wales
New South Wales is getting a gauge of its uranium supplies, in a move that many consider a step towards new mining ventures.
Mines fire back on claims of massive subsidy
Two states’ minerals councils have lobbed volleys at The Australia Institute, accusing it of fudging its numbers to fight an ideological war.
Dice roll on public health, PHAA looks for better bet
Gambling and its impact on public health will be a key focus for a major conference this week.