Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
The Victorian government has laid out details of its proposed container deposit scheme.
Builders slugged for airport plans
The NSW government says it will raise up to $1.1 billion from developers near Sydney's new airport.
Neighbours numbers impact kids
Experts say growing up in an impoverished neighbourhood may be bad for kids' brains.
Brisbane backs off gas
Brisbane's eco-friendly natural gas buses are being replaced with diesel-driven versions after a series of explosions involving gas cylinders.
Councils back bushfire report
NSW councils say they have been supported in their calls for greater natural disaster resilience.
Debt-ridden council suspended
The NSW Government has suspended the Central Coast Council and brought in administrators to deal with its $89 million debt.
PC calls for Aboriginal office
The Productivity Commission has called for measures to place Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at the centre of policy evaluation.
Gold Coast told to watch water
A report has found the extraction of Gold Coast groundwater has been “largely unmonitored and unregulated”.
MDBA opens new doors
Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt has launched a Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) office in Murray Bridge.
Taylor's claims probed
Reports say federal MP Angus Taylor knew figures he used to attack Sydney’s Lord Mayor were wrong within hours of making the claims.
Ex-manager jailed
A former Frankston City Council manager has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment ...
Lord Mayor backs off bigotry
Perth’s Lord Mayor has apologised for comments he made about transgender people on breakfast radio.
More funds flow to favoured seats
A parliamentary inquiring has exposed the wonky distribution of the NSW Government’s Stronger Communities Fund.
Tree issue stops road works
The Supreme Court of Victoria is ruling on a highway project in western Victoria...
MDBA lacks key representation
The Murray Darling Basin Authority has no Indigenous board members, despite laws requiring Aboriginal representation.
River cop resigns
The man meant to police water use in the Murray-Darling system has resigned, leaving farmers feeling cheated.
Hearing toolkit released
A new Australian Government toolkit is aimed at ensuring young children meet milestones for hearing and speaking.
Council fights intervention
The Central Coast Council says it will fight moves to suspend it over a massive financial blowout.