Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
A mystery has taken wing in Western Australia, after dozens of elite athletes went missing mid-race.
WALGA wants state hands off its grants
The West Australian Local Government Association has told the State Government to keep away from its federal grants.
Bridge sees improvements as Murray money flows
Residents of Murray Bridge will become less reliant on the river for which their town is named.
Latest green flash hints at White Paper progress
The Federal Government has released another green paper covering some ideas for development in the northern half of Australia.
Pregnancy and culture balance checked in WA
A new study is aimed at influencing the ways that maternity services can support Aboriginal women during pregnancy and birthing.
Study says natural flows could flood-proof
New research from the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training says that managed aquifer recharge could help to drought-proof a region.
Conspiracy claims in critical waste debate
A Howard government lawyer involved in planning a nuclear waste storage site has been accused of manipulating the legal system to make sure it goes ahead.
Left-out local governments want slice of city's pie
A proposal has been made that money for some of New South Wales’ wealthier councils should be re-distributed to those less fortunate.
Local push to stop party houses in tourist town
Queensland has launched a bid to stop ‘party houses’ from disturbing their peace-loving neighbours.
Northern gas rising, hopes held it will flow to regions
New estimates have shown the rise of gas as a major part of the Queensland economy, and regional bodies want to make sure they see a slice of profit.
Outback van park slammed as FIFO in disguise
One council has pulled its support from a “mixed use caravan park” proposal, which some say was actually a FIFO workers’ camp.
Pre-election worker worries drive down unions
Union membership is at a low point across the country, but the reason for the drop depends on who is asked.
Waste worries seek state solution in WA
The WA Local Government Association may ask the State Government to help councils cover the cost of checking contaminated sites.
Councils back lower flows, Greens not so much
Some regional councils have come out in support of Federal Government moves to reduce Murray-Darling buybacks and spend on infrastructure.
Millions die per night by fox and feline
Research has shown over 10 per cent of Australia's native mammals have become extinct since European settlement, and feral cats continue to take a massive toll.
Single hub for project success reports high numbers
As the fickle cycles of politics appear to give with one hand while taking with the other, it is difficult to tell which programs actually work.
Stage set for hydro-drama
Water is a frequent topic of discussion in rural regions, but it will soon be brought up in a way not many would expect.
Warnings of compound hit to vulnerable communities
Many are concerned that the latest Federal Budget will hit already disenfranchised groups the hardest, and a new study shows that it may be worst for Indigenous communities.
Waste site fight in court before moving back north
A fight over the site for nuclear waste dumping in Australia will hit Federal Court today.
Fence-jumping MP marked as political pariah
There have been no fond goodbyes after the former leader of the South Australian Liberals changed sides this week.
Forethought on big council cut questioned
Department officials have been asked to to explain how a $1 billion cut to increases in council payments will affect regional Australia, and some are less-than-happy with the answer.