Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
The Bourke Council has approved a 2,000 square metre solar farm to power local NBN services.
Cautious welcome for Councillor conduct reforms
The Victorian State Government is looking at a range of local government reforms, aimed at making councils more accountable.
Council takes to the air for high-tech planning help
A council in rural New South Wales is taking a technological approach to cut costs and boost productivity, bringing in a drone to help with a range of services.
Huge farm planning spares no time for locals
The organisers of a massive multi-purpose farming project in north Queensland have been ignoring the indigenous population that holds native title to the land, locals say.
Queensland hears ante for tourist casinos
Casinos are on the cards in Queensland, with the state government looking at proposed sites around the Whitsundays this week.
Town stays quiet on monkey denial
Residents of one Victorian shire have been spared from the noisy incursion of baboons, lemurs and gibbons.
People power pulls together again
A tiny town of less than 400 people is preparing for the latest round in its battle against mining giant Rio Tinto.
Planning for risks to help whole Indian rim
Delegates from around the Indian Ocean rim are meeting to discuss the implications of future climate risk, with Australian authorities leading the way.
Barnaby barreling toward bigger, better dams
Barnaby Joyce will take the captain’s chair on a voyage toward new and bigger dams.
Dick Smith says safety changes could keep the bush flying
Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith says safety restrictions are crippling regional air travel.
Gate agreement breeds fear in mining bodies
Concern is mounting within the powerful Minerals Council of Australia and its NSW state-level affiliate.
Young work rates rarely lower than right now
The latest youth unemployment figures show tough times in many regions, with some areas seeing dramatic spikes in joblessness over the last few years.
Calls for outback travelers in new city site talks
Rural and regional residents of New South Wales could be cut off by reduced access to airports, prompting calls to ensure outback flights can keep a place in Sydney terminals.
Councils to cart off local shopping issue
Shopping trolleys are the target of a state-wide push by the Local Government Association of South Australia, which says regions must rid themselves of the free-wheeling grocery carts.
Minister makes squabble-settling trip to the coast
The fight that has brought a tropical council to a standstill will be mediated by the Local Government Minister.
Safe drinking measures rolling out state-wide
A state-wide action plan has been launched to stamp out alcohol and drug related violence in Queensland.
Towns probed for ideas on past and future
A university study is hitting outback towns to find out what made them tick, and what will keep them turning over in the future.
Farmers form their own view on CSG risk
An event has been organised by rural landholders to get a better grasp of the potential risks from CSG extraction.
Emergency attacks prompt call for health help
Authorities say three assaults in as many weeks show security is out of hand at the Bunbury Regional Hospital.
Cities push to make their names online
Berlin has led an international charge to expand the domains of the internet, announcing its own custom online suffix.
Horsham heads for new age with $10 million fixing fund
A Victorian school in disrepair has been awarded $10 million for a full makeover.