Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
The Queensland Government has set March 9 as the date for the de-amalgamation vote for the former Noosa, Livingstone, Mareeba and Douglas Shire Council areas.
MAV welcomes debt collection report
The Federation of Community Legal Centres has released a new report into council debt collection practices, which it says will help inform further work to guide how local government responds to people facing severe financial hardship.
Parramatta signs EUA
Parramatta City Council has become the first NSW Council to sign an Environmental Upgrade Agreement (EUA), after signing up for an environmental retrofit of for 10 Valentine Avenue.
Yarra becomes Victoria's first carbon neutral council
The City of Yarra has become Victoria’s first officially carbon neutral council under the federal Government’s National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS).
$102 million for Tasmanian Forests Agreement
The Federal and Tasmanian Governments have announced a co-funded $102 million funding package to support the new Tasmanian Forests Agreement.
Ashburton council temporarily suspended
The Western Australian Government has announced it has suspended the Shite of Ashburton for a six month period.
Victoria outlines emergency management reforms
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has welcomed planned reform to the Victorian emergency management platform, saying it will set to better align with councils’ existing capacity and expertise.
State of the Cities released
The Federal Government has released the annual State of the Cities report card, concluding that while the nation’s major cities remain among the world’s most liveable, they are increasingly affected by extreme weather events.
2013 National Excellence awards open
Entries for the 2013 National Awards for Local Government are now open, with awards recognising innovative and new ways local government supports and serve their communities.
Financial Assistance Grants issues paper released
The Federal Government’s Grants Commission Financial Assistance Grants has released an issues paper outlining how it proposes to examine the distribution of money to local government bodies.
Joint Select Committee membership announced
The full membership of the Joint Select Committee tasked with considering constitutional recognition has been announced following its first meeting earlier this week.
New ACELG director appointed
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government has announced the appointment of Roberta Ryan as the Centre’s new Director.
Queensland shires to vote on deamalgamation
Four former Queensland council areas are set to go to the polls on whether or not they want to de-amalgamate and return to their old shire boundaries.
SA releases metro vision
Following extensive State and local government consultation, the South Australian Government has released its Metropolitan Growth Project, which will form the basis of future development in metropolitan areas hugging the Adelaide CBD.
Victoria calls for VASP committee members
The Victorian Government has announced it is actively seeking new members to join the newly formed Victorian Adaptation and Sustainability Partnership ministerial advisory committee.
Victoria turns the tap on IWCM funding
The Victorian Government has opened a $50 million fund aimed at supporting the development of iIntegrated Water Cycle Management (IWCM) projects across the State under the Living Victoria initiative.
Inaugural local government workforce census starts
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government’s (ACELG) inaugural census on the Australian locaol government workforce is set to begin on Friday 30Novemeber.
Victoria announces waste funding grants
The Victorian Government is calling for Expressions of Interest from organisations to develop large-scale waste infrastructure projects capable of processing 100,000 tonnes of commercial and industrial waste per year.
Adelaide approves 10 year transport plan
The Adelaide Council has approved a new ten-year transport and movement strategy that it claims will make the city’s streets safer, more connected and easier for people use.
Adelaide to get mass Wi-Fi coverage
Adelaide will become the country’s first capital city to offer free Wi-Fi outdoors in the city centre under a new co-developed plan announced by the State and local governments.
IPART releases rate peg
New South Wales councils will be allowed to increase their general income by up to 3.4 per cent following a ruling by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART).