Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
A New South Wales town is pushing the NSW Government to commit to building a regional transport hub at a site already given the Federal Government’s tick of approval.
ALGA probes dodgy roads
The Australian Local Government Association is preparing its 2013 State of the Assets report, and is calling for input from regional bodies around the country.
Archive embarks on Stolen Generation project
A Federal Government group has been formed to advise the National Archives on a project dealing with the forced adoption and relocation of thousands of Australians from around the country.
Council tees up new water plan
An innovative stormwater harvesting and reuse program is set to save one council millions of litres per year.
New Minister probed on referendum
The Federal Government has appointed Katherine King its new Minister for Local Government.
Perth deals with new degree of debris
The Western Australian Local Government Association says Perth may be drowned in its own rubbish if a waste management body is not appointed; refuse from the rapidly growing population is reportedly getting out of hand.
QLD Councils debrief and debate disasters
Representatives from councils around Queensland have gathered to sort out the state’s disaster management plans.
Tech boost to planning approvals
A new planning permit model for council approvals will spare long delays for many, the new system has been called ‘revolutionary’.
Vic Council in cyber-sleuthing revelation
Residents are outraged at one council’s cyber-snooping of their mobile phone and email data.
Abbott wanes on LG referendum
The Federal Referendum to recognise Local Governments is still on the agenda, but it seems the enthusiasm of some members of the Opposition may be cooling.
City planners call for fewer metro councils
The Federal Government’s key advisory body on infrastructure has put out the call to consolidate local governments in metropolitan areas.
Funding on for better child care
Applications are open for grants from the Child Care Accessibility Fund, which rewards innovative strategies in addressing child care shortages.
Local Governments could look to China for planning tips
A prominent Australian architect has said local governments should have a look at the Chinese infrastructure model to boost projects in their areas.
Regional funds granted; some Councils glad, some disgruntled
Grants have been awarded in round four of allocations for the Regional Australia Development Fund; some local governments are celebrating their success while others feel left out.
Regions royally rewarded
The Queensland Government is rewarding its resource-gathering communities with the Royalties for the Regions initiative.
Volunteers doubt wisdom of fire-fighting consolidation
Volunteer bushfire brigades are concerned their fire-fighting capabilities may be quashed by plans to hand responsibility to State authorities.
Rural town bathes in water win
The remote town of Bedourie may soon be known for more than its eponymous ovens - the town has been named as the site of some of the best drinking water in Queensland.
Council belts tightened on perks and privileges
Some City Councillors are plugging bureaucratic leaks and clamping down on perks to save Council cash.
Fluoride fight taken to the polls
A rural Queensland Mayor has announced residents will vote on whether their water should be fluoridated.
Local Government Assoc. to fix failing Vic elections
Victoria’s Local Government elections in 2012 were marred by poor voter turnout and political bad behaviour, now the Local Governance Association has released their report on what went wrong.
New report for small towns to compare competitiveness
A new regional competitiveness index has been launched, collating detailed information on the strengths and weaknesses of many local governments and regional shires.