Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Melbourne Water is working to boost populations of threatened fauna and shield the biodiversity of greater Melbourne.
Sydney Water reports change
The latest assessment of Sydney's Drinking Water Catchment has unveiled concerns about climate change.
Tech edge for net fight
Environmentalists and commercial fishers are using art and technology to fight the scourge of ghost nets encircling the Cocos (Keeling) Islands off Western Australia.
Varroa sightings spread
The destructive varroa mite has been discovered for the first time in Kempsey on the New South Wales mid-north coast.
Dump plan abandoned
The Federal Government appears to have scrapped plans for a nuclear waste dump in regional South Australia.
Fresh funds for Gap goals
A $44 Million funding boost has been provided to support at-risk First Nations families.
SA saves road build
The SA Government is stepping in to build a road after a building company collapsed.
NSW report shows country split
The NSW Auditor-General has revealed big disparities in access and outcomes between rural and metropolitan students.
Calvary claims tested
A public hearing will shed light on the controversial acquisition of Calvary Public Hospital by the ACT government.
Waivers rare despite hardship
Many Victorian councils are declining to waive rates for residents with financial difficulties.
Staffing linked to fire ant spread
The battle against fire ants in south-east Queensland is facing a setback due to bureaucratic delays.
Court continues for mine impact
A long-standing dispute over miner FMG’s impact on Yindjibarndi Country continues this week.
Homeless links demanded
A new report calls for enhanced government collaboration to tackle homelessness.
New money for school boost
The Federal Government has committed $6.4 million to establishing a new site to transform Indigenous education.
Powerful 'Plan B' outlined
Two veterans of the energy sector are pushing a $6 billion alternative energy transition plan.
Tas. link questioned
The giant undersea electricity project connecting Tasmania to the mainland is in jeopardy.