Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has lodged its appeal against a Supreme Court decision on the way councils can charge rates.
Rural docs don't want to be bag-man too
Rural doctors say the proposed Medicare co-payment will add an extra weight to their already over-burdened shoulders.
Councils urged to look at tomorrow's water needs now
The man in charge of enhancing the stormwater systems of regional West Australian communities says local councils need to plan for future water needs.
Forest flood marks turning tide for flow control
A huge flood began in Victoria this week but luckily, it was intentional.
Broad benefits expected from bold solar systems
A grassroots group supporting Australian workers and industries has unveiled new products to keep energy costs down for small operations.
Bond rights given to local government for new Chinese trial
China has given its local governments a small power boost, letting them sell and repay their own bonds for the first time.
Concern over council comparisons
Some Victorian Councils are concerned that a new website for comparing rates and other performance measures will make certain regions look bad.
Hope held for turnaround on states' missing billions
The architect of Australia’s significant education funding reforms has lamented their deterioration, just a few years after being put in place.
Merger moves could face legal block for democracy
Some West Australian councils are now considering legal action over their forced merger.
Roadshow to release northern neglected regions
The Federal Government’s inquiry into the economic future of the northern half of Australia has been touring the region, talking to various groups about the path to a successful tomorrow.
Value found in good government buying
As the tough federal budget continues to take a bashing, a new report may show how government businesses can find some more room to move.
Councils' new green light meets disapproval
The Federal Environment Minister has defended his decision to give state governments more power over mining approvals.
Gold mine accused of tarnishing local flows
Community complaints have forced one mining company to check for contaminated water near its Bendigo mine site.
Push to free trees continues amid rejection
The Federal Government says it will review a draft World Heritage Committee decision, which rejects an application to delist some Tasmanian forests.
Teachers' scene change not about the green
Many rue the idea of having to leave the comfort and convenience of urban living for work in regional areas, with many having to be paid considerably more to “go rural”.
Four steps to save state of mind in shifting workplace
Comcare, the workers’ compensation insurance body, has put out a handy tool to help reduce the psychological damage of rapidly changing workplaces.
Grant freeze takes great deal from locals
Very few have escaped the cost-cutting blade in the latest federal Budget, and Local Government assistance appears to be another victim.
Locals win over gas firm's non-communication
A victory for community rights in New South Wales, as a gas drilling operation is shut down.
No sweat over threat to rural papers
Tough times have hit news firm Fairfax Media, and it could mean dozens of rural newspapers end their circulation.
Off-grid centres still waiting on power pledge delivery
More than a dozen communities have been waiting on word about a promised power price reduction.
Some community road schemes kept alive in WA
With talk of the federal budget’s hamstring job on state governments, some local governments are at least a little bit pleased at what their states have managed to provide.