Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Three Queensland MPs have thrown their support behind continuing sand-mining operations on North Stradbroke Island despite widespread environmental and cultural opposition.
Million dollar chair fall in ACT
A Canberra public servant has been awarded more payouts after she fell off a chair at work in 2002.
Corruption probe exposes mining boys' club
A broad range of findings have been levelled against former New South Wales Resources Minister Ian Macdonald, accusing him of thwarting proper process to do favours for his friends in the mining industry.
Flying doctors reset Broken Hill base
The Broken Hill base of the Royal Flying Doctor Service will get a make-over and a reshuffle, with the Service approving plans to upgrade its facilities in rural New South Wales.
Call for action to keep outer-suburbs livable
A representative body for the fast-growing outer suburbs of metropolitan areas say a federal strategy should be developed for managing urban population growth.
Firing-up heater safety measures
A Senate Committee has made some recommendations after taking a look at the safest and cleanest ways to use a wood-fired heater in the home.
Flood and rain effects flow deep
A new report has shown it takes years for small communities to recover from disasters like floods or cyclone, with damages extending beyond the physical.
Golden opportunity sought
One council is looking at innovative ideas for turning the former site of an open-cut gold mine into something useful.
Merger makes millions in system savings
A Council de-merger manager has claimed a $4 million saving with some good choices in IT contracts.
Millions docked at Port Pirie CBD
Residents of one regional city have not let a funding knock-back get them down, re-applying for and now receiving a package worth $5 million.
Not mushroom round here
Five objections have stalled plans for a mushroom plantation in rural Victoria, with councillors called upon to reject the fungus farm.
Parramatta Council on-board for rail study round two
The Parramatta City Council has unveiled its big plan for a city-wide light rail service, mapping out a 31-stop route over thirty kilometres of track.
Persistence reigns in push for fusion
The Narrogin Town Council is seeking to re-enliven its amalgamation talks, which have been stymied since a poll of residents halted previous efforts.
Planning clash questions boundaries
A battle of jurisdictions is unfolding in South Australia, with the state’s Planning Minister looking to prevent local councillors from taking part in planning assessment bodies.
Range of green-change grants expanded
A state government has expanded the range of its program to convince people to leave cities and move to the bush.
Real efforts undertaken to close health gap
A new national centre is being established to allow a deeper level of research into the disparity in health and healthcare for Indigenous Australians.
Roof repairs bring space back Earth
Some maintenance work will soon allow a South Australian telescope to peer into the yawning expanse of space once more.
Transformational turn taken for Perth
The Western Australian Government has redrawn the map of the city of Perth, slashing the number of metropolitan councils by half.
Community committee complications cut
The Victorian Government is set to cut the “unnecessary” red tape surrounding the management of rural public halls and sporting grounds.
Crunch time for wild canines
The Gympie Council will spend $75,000 to employ a contractor to crack down on wild dogs.
MP backs day-care funding push
A child-care group in regional New South Wales was told it had been mistakenly receiving an annual grant intended as a transport subsidy, now the group says funding should continue.