Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
City planning is key to the heath of its citizens, with the quantity of parks and other amenities playing a crucial role in the quality of life and health of the nation’s citizens, according to the latest research conducted by the University of Melbourne.
Queensland councils to de-amalgamate
Four of Queensland’s have voted to de-amalgamate after the question of splitting Noosa, Livingstone, Mareeba and Douglas went to the polls on Sunday.
Queensland council costs to rise by 3.3 per cent
The Local Government Association of Queensland has confirmed it expects council costs to rise by an estimated 3.3 per cent over the 2013-14 financial year.
WALGA blasts proposed rate cap
The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) has come out swinging at a proposed rate cap by WA Labor, saying it would see the loss of key local services and facilities.
Local Government NSW launches
The Local Government Association of NSW and the Shires Association of NSW have officially amalgamated to become one association called Local Government NSW (LGNSW).
MAV announces election results
Cr Bill McArthur has been returned to Victoria’s top local government job, being named the President of the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) for the next two years.
New NSW code of conduct comes into force
Councillors across New South Wales 152 council bodies are now subject to the new Code of Conduct after it came into force late last week.
Thorn named NSW water professional of the year
The Australian Water Association (AWA) has named long-serving Executive Manager of Council’s Coffs Harbour Water business unit, Simon Thorn as NSW Water Professional of the Year.
ACCC grants Sydney council's recycling tender authorisation
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted interim authorisation to a number of inner Sydney councils to enable them to request and evaluate new tenders for the processing of dry recycling material within the metropolitan area.
Adelaide reigns supreme in battle of the cities
Adelaide has been named the country’s most liveable city for the third year running, dominating other state’s capital cities in a poll conducted by the Property Council of Australia.
Commonwealth pledges funding for motorway
The Federal Government has announced it will commit funding to towards the Westconnex road project, subject to a number of conditions outlined by the Prime Minister.
Local Government survey kicks off
Nearly 30,000 Victorian residents and rate payers across the state have been given the opportunity to voice their opinions on the performance of their councils.
Gulf Spencer action plan announced
Billions of dollars worth of investment stands to be unlocked in South Australia’s Spencer Gulf following the announcement of a Federal, State and Local government collaboration.
ACELG details stronger revenue streams for councils
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government has released a new working paper which suggest how local government bodies in Australia might independently improve revenue streams in the medium to long term.
Queensland announces more flood support for shires
The Queensland Government has announced it has secured additional flood support funding under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements, and will see funding delivered to farmers in the Central Highlands, Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Western Downs and all of Logan local government areas can now apply for Category C assistance, and enhanced disaster loans for primary producers under Category D.
WALGA delivers cash for containers petition
The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) has delivered a 1,500 person petition to the State Parliament calling for the development of a cash for containers scheme.
McHugh urges councils to apply for waste funding
Outgoing President of the Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA) has urged the state’s councils to apply for a share in the $3 million in funding under the State Government’s program for household waste recycling.
New President for LGASA
Mayor David O’Loughlin has been named as the next President of the Local Government Association of South Australia.
NSW local government bodies to merge on 1 March
The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) will become one single association called Local Government NSW (LGNSW) this Friday 1 March 2013, representing all 152 councils throughout NSW.
Rates consultation to conclude
The Victorian Government has announced community consultation on draft council rating guidelines will conclude this week with a series of public meetings in Melbourne.
Western NSW councils discuss future
Population decline, financial and infrastructure delivery challenges faced by councils, and the need for a more collaborative approach in service delivery by all levels of government were key issues discussed at the Annual Conference of the Western Division Councils in NSW* held in Nyngan on 25-26 February.