Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Thousands have signed a petition calling for the sacking of a regional council.
Millions saved means monitor to continue
A trial for some high-tech water-saving equipment will continue, after reports of broad successacross Queensland's Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions.
Water worries and gas calls for NSW Nationals
Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane says the NSW government should share gas royalties with landowners, but that he would die before creating a domestic reservation.
Water change shows legal tide favours mines in QLD
Showing the extreme mining-friendliness of the Queensland Government, a law has been changed to prevent investigation of a controversial quarrying practice.
Poor price keeps hitting once rich regions
The Singleton Chamber of Commerce says it has become a victim of the diminished global coal price, with low demand hitting businesses hard in rural New South Wales.
Great minds need fertile grounds in public service
A new report says the Australian Public Service must promote innovation and creative minds within its ranks.
Independence questioned as funds follow party lines
There are accusations of extreme political pandering being thrown at the Federal Government, after it was revealed that it has so far funded projects in LNP electorates at a rate about three times higher than others.
Local tier's big call to bring back Federal help
A conference this week has brought together many of the people who bring real government to peoples’ everyday lives.
Road funds to save lives with broader base
The Federal Government has made it easier for councils to access funds from a $200 million pool for road safety projects.
Go-ahead with no checks for WA gas frack
The Western Australian Environment Department will allow coal seam gas fracking with no prior environmental assessment.
Irrigation taken back for regional know-how
Six local governments have used broad public support as a sign that they should take over the administration of their irrigation schemes.
River links new lessons on the Murray
Modern technology will connect people along an ancient river system, in a program to show students the ongoing importance of the Murray Darling Basin.
Wild laws lifted to let rivers run new course
A Federal Court judge in Queensland has ruled that declarations to protect three river systems in Cape York were invalid, and made only to appease election promises.
Bauxite buried on non-beneficial grounds
Billions of dollars worth of bauxite will stay buried, as the Queensland Government rules against a project proposal.
Locals to move out of QLD coal industry's tracks
The Queensland Government may be preparing for a land-grab to buy properties near the coal-heavy Galilee Basin.
Private millions needed for new northern power
Government and industry figures are circling around the plans for a new base load power station in north Queensland.
Attendance accounts paint serious picture
Education Department figures show a very rough rate of attendance across one state.
Figures form for group to push more north
A former chief minister of the Northern Territory will lead the latest efforts to draw more economic value from the northern half of Australia.
Final stage talks lead to loose rules on mergers
The WA Government has removed a conflict of interest rule which local tgovenrment authorities say totally undermines the amalgamation process.
Interests hedged ahead of inland rail plan
Talks are touring regional areas to drum up support and ideas for a rail line form Brisbane to Melbourne.
Leak sought after reports of illegal tendering
The Victorian Local Government Inspectorate is looking into the leak of an internal report at the Moira Shire Council.