Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Queensland councils are joining forces to improve water and sewage assets.
Tony Abbott makes NT trip
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has made his first trip to the NT as Indigenous affairs envoy.
MDBA launches new site
The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has published a list of legislation and plans in a new central location.
Melbourne warned of PFAS rivers
Melbourne residents are being told to steer clear of certain rivers.
Sydney desal gets green tick
Experts say highly saline flows from the Sydney Desalination Plant will not affect surrounding marine life as commonly believed.
Aldermen face conflict allegations
Two Glenorchy aldermen are facing charges over alleged breaches of conflict of interest.
Harassment stats revealed
About a third of people working in public administration report being victims of sexual harassment at work.
Lobby doubts council cap
Local government advocates say NSW’s cap on council rates is just a political sleight of hand.
SA nominations rise
Nominations for the 2018 South Australian council elections have reached a twenty-year high.
Aged care commission coming
The Prime Minister has ordered a royal commission into Australia's aged-care sector.
Carmichael takeover waits on pay
The Queensland Government says the Adani mine site will remain under native title until finance is confirmed.
Governments gather for tech panel
All tiers of government have come together for the first Digital Council meeting.
NT independence questioned
Experts say major fracking companies should not be allowed to measure their own environmental impacts.
ALGA launches election bid
A new survey shows most Australians want a focus on local government issues at the next federal election.
Grattan gives growth tips
The Grattan Institute says regional towns should focus on keeping current residents before trying to attract new ones.
Welfare cut seems to work
Vaccination rates appear to have increased since welfare payments were cut for unvaccinated children.
Satellites spot river moves
Authorities are using satellites to keep track of river flows in the northern Murray–Darling Basin in a bid to guard against water theft.
Councils oppose coastal drilling
Port Lincoln City Council in South Australia has joined a list of councils who oppose drilling in the Great Australian Bight.
CSG study finds acceptable air
CSIRO has completed a three-year study of air quality in CSG-heavy areas of Queensland.