Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
The Australian Local Government Association has launched its website and PR campaign in favour of a ‘Yes’ vote on the upcoming referendum for recognition in the constitution.
Chief swaps in WA
There’s been a change-up in the executive teams of two Western Australian local governments.
Council CEO paycheques checked
A survey of council CEO salaries in South Australia has revealed they have increased at a slightly slower rate than CEOs' pay in the private or not-for-profit sector.
Forest fight at loggerheads
The new Federal Environment Minister has flown into (or at least over) hot water in Tasmania, joining the battle on multiple fronts between Government, conservationists and miners.
Kiwis call on Queensland councils
New Zealand Councils are taking some tips from the Local Government Association of Queensland, asking for help to replicate some of LGAQ’s services which have saved Queensland councils close to $100 million.
Old favourite wins NSW Worst Road poll
New South Wales has voted for its worst road and unsurprisingly picked the Pacific Highway.
Plans slowing on Uni/High School co-location
The James Cook University will not let go of plans to build a high school at its Townsville campus, despite the Queensland Government rejecting the idea.
Yass back to full flow
After years of counting every drop, residents of the Yass Valley in NSW have had their water restrictions lifted.
Teething issue reveals Gippsland monster
An ancient tooth found in a riverbed near Gippsland has led to the discovery of a pre-historic water-dwelling reptile.
QLD safety sweep nets several
Food safety inspectors have conducted a sweep of Brisbane restaurants this year, and combined with complaints and other submissions have found an alarming lack of compliance.
Council goes for growth
A north Queensland council has presented a list of demands to companies looking to start a bauxite mining venture, pitting five companies against each other for the right to dig near the Watson River.
Councils play for rates shift
A conglomerate of some of the country’s highest producing councils are pushing for more control over mine rates.
Government 'pork-barrel' won't fly
An Australian barrister - who has challenged the Federal Government before - says people should be wary of the disproportionate spend on the “Yes” campaign for the upcoming local government referendum.
PM puts lid on spills
Kevin Rudd has announced plans to strip unions of their political power within the Labor party, sending several into crisis-mode.
Residents awake across the border
Council boundaries are more than just lines on a map for some South Australian residents, who have found themselves relocated without moving an inch.
WALGA wedging into State plans
Change could be in the air for local councils in the country’s west, with structural reform reportedly on the way.
Western NSW goes for equal split
A $227,000 Regional Development Australia grant will be spread evenly between all towns in the shire to which it was awarded.
Women in Local Government vote
The Australian Local Government Women’s Association met this week for their National Annual Networking Breakfast, held in conjunction with the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly.
QLD Council pushes for solar utility
The Sunshine Coast Council in Queensland is planning to supply half of its total energy needs from a large solar farm announced this week.
Small town push for big truck rest stop
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.