Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
The Victorian Government has announced it will be ending Stage 1 water restrictions as of the start of December.
WA appoints Commissioner at Canning
The Western Australian Government has announced the appointment of a commissioner following the suspension of the council of the City of Canning.
Victoria announces new catchment development guidelines
The Victorian Government has introduced new guidelines that will allow ‘sensible development’ in potable water catchment areas.
Queensland announces more flood funding
The Queensland Government has announced $13.4 million worth of project funding to assist the state councils deliver the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry recommendations.
Ashburton CEO shown the door
The Western Australian local government sector has been rocked by more uncertainty after the CEO of the Shire of Ashburton was sacked over misgivings over his conduct.
ACELG launches pilot census
The Australian Centre for Excellence in Local Government (ACELG) has announced it is co-ordinating a pilot census with eight councils this week on the state of the local government workforce.
Focus more on community wellbeing urges LGAQ
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has urged the State Government to continue to support strong social policy initiatives.
Government releases final Murray plan
The Federal Government has released the long-awaited final Murray-Darling Basin Plan, with Federal Water Minister, Tony Burke, committing to 3200 gigalitres of environmental flow.
NSW launches water reform discussion paper
The New South Wales Government has released a discussion paper on reform of the Water Industry Competition Act, inviting stakeholders to a series of consultation workshops.
Queensland announces regional council funding
The Queensland Government has announced $12.5 million in funding for the State’s regional councils.
Queensland promises fresh approach to Western Rives management
The Queensland Government has convened the inaugural meeting of the Western Rivers Advisory Panel (WRAP) in Longreach.
Report details road problems
A new report released by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) at the annual National Local Roads and Transport Congress estimates that 12 per cent of local government transport assets are in a poor or very poor condition.
Tasmania greenlights single water and sewerage authority
Legislation that will see the creation of a single water and sewerage body has passed through the Tasmanian Legislative Council.
WA to suspend Canning council
The Western Australian Local Government Minister, John Castrilli, has announced his intention to suspend the City of Canning council following an inquiry into the city’s goverancne issues.
Sydney Water announces $13 million for wastewater improvement
Sydney Water has outlined $13 million in repair works for two large wastewater pipelines across three Local Government Areas.
Queensland announces town planning reform
The Queensland Government has announced that it has simplified guidelines for making and amending planning schemes following a council and industry feedback period.
City of Canning report tabled by WA
The Western Australian Government has tabled a report of the eight-month long inquiry into the City of Canning's elected council, concluding there were systematic failures by the council.
Ballarat's smarts recognised on world stage
Ballarat has been recognised as one of the world’s smartest communities for a second time by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF).
Lewis takes the helm at ALGA
Felicity-ann Lewis has been elected as the new President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) following the conclusion of its Annual General Meeting in Hobart earlier this week.
Queensland set to do away with waste levy
The Queensland Government has introduced legislation before State Parliament that seeks to remove the State’s waste levy.
Roads congress starts in Hobart
Hundreds of local government representatives have descended on Hobart for the start of the 2012 National Local Roads and Transport Congress, hosted by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA).