Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Dump site fight continues
Traditional owners are lodging an Australian Human Rights Commission complaint over the process to select a nuclear waste dump site in South Australia.
New native ruling in WA
The Federal Court has made a new native title ruling in favour of the Gooniyandi people in Western Australia's north.
Community health issues probed
Safe work authorities are investigating violence and aggression in community health care services.
Credit card misuse charged
The former CEO of a regional Victorian council has been convicted for misusing his council credit card 112 times.
Glenorchy coffers assessed
A Tasmanian council has been found to have made surpluses despite saying it had to hike rates by 12.5 per cent.
More PFAS reported
The Department of Defence has released a report into PFAS contamination at RAAF Base Edinburgh.
Allergy study finds info gap
A new review says Australia is unprepared for climate change impact on allergies.
Carmichael drives more protests
Protests across the nation have called on the Government to stop Adani’s Carmichael mine going ahead.
Clearing case hears climate claim
An NT court is hearing its first challenge to the approval of land clearing on the basis of climate change impacts.
WA gets remote home money
Western Australia has secured $122 million in federal funding for housing in remote communities.
Darwin Mayor denies influence
Darwin Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis has moved to douse concerns about his wife's links to the Chinese Government.
Green gongs for NSW councils
Fourteen councils from across NSW have been named winners in the Environmental Excellence Awards.
Perth pledged new schools
The WA Government has announced it will build five new primary schools for Perth's expanding outer suburbs.
Tas council review released
Tasmania’s peak body for councils has welcomed a new Auditor-General’s Report on Local Government.
New court action for Adani
Adani faces a new legal challenge over its plan to pump billions of litres of water ...
Medical jet lands in WA
The Royal Flying Doctor Service will soon treat patients on advanced medical jets.
Kids strike in climate fight
Students across the country have gone on strike and held protests over the lack of political action to address climate change.