Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
The Queensland Government has announced a series of proposed reforms to the state's Local Government electoral system.
The Local Government Electoral Bill 2011, which has been four years in the making, has been tabled in front of the state's Lower House.
“The Bill consolidates the four laws currently covering council elections in Queensland into a new one-stop shop for local government ballots,” Deputy Premier and Minister for Local Government Paul Lucas
Boroondara takes innovative approach to facilities management contracts
An innovative new approach to leisure facilities management contracts is set to cut costs, improve service and enhance long term planning for the City of Boroondara in Melbourne’s inner east.
LGAQ chief executive wins John Shaw medal
Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) chief executive Greg Hallam has been awarded this year's prestigious John Shaw medal.
Moonee Valley adopts new Water Strategy
Moonee Valley City Council has adopted a new Water Strategy which sets the future direction for sustainable management of all water in the City.
Victorian councils look to recycled roads
Councils across Victoria are leading an Australian-first project for road authorities committing to increase the use of recycled content in road, footpath and shared pathways construction.
Brisbane City Council releases budget
Modest rate rises have been announced in the 2011/12 Brisbane City Council budget but debt is up and hundreds of jobs will be lost to help cut costs.
City of Perth focuses on capital works in 2011/12 budget
The City of Perth has committed to undertake capital works valued at almost $80 million in the next financial year as part of its 2011/12 budget.
City of Melbourne only Australian council to achieve AAA/A-1+ credit rating
The City of Melbourne has received a AAA/A-1+ credit rating, with Standard & Poor’s attributing the achievement to Council’s ‘strong balance sheet’ and ‘solid economy.’
$276.3 million for regional SA
The South Australian Government has announced $276.3 million in spending on the state's regions, with particular aim to support economic, social and environment sustainability of communities.
WA rejects claims of electricity related rate hike
Western Australian Local Government Minister John Castrilli has rejected claims that increases to electricity prices would result in a rate hike of as much as five per cent for Western Australian households, saying that opposition claims are 'totally unsubstantiated'.
Griffith Uni takes leadership role in UN waste management partnership
Griffith University has been appointed as the Australia and New Zealand sub-regional secretariat of a United Nations global partnership on waste management.
Investment attraction strategy launched for Geelong
Victorian Parliamentary Secretary for Regional and Rural Development Damian Drum has launched an investment strategy aimed at attracting over 10,000 jobs in Geelong.
Blueprint for Rockhampton region released
A new Rockhampton Region Investment Brief has been launched by the Queensland Local Government Minister Paul Lucas, providing a ‘blueprint’ for the region’s priority infrastructure needs.
WA announces $75 million 'Royalties for Regions' scheme
The Western Australian State Government has called for applications for its $75 million Royalties for Regions scheme.
Federal Government announces spending on disability access
The Federal Government has announced a $5 million nationwide spending package to improve accessibility of public facilities across the local government sector.
NT announces $1.3 million in grants to shires and councils
The Northern Territory Government has announced a $1.3 million package for grants to shire and municipal councils for the construction of infrastructure projects.
Brisbane mayor quells fears of rate rises
Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has quelled fears of an impending household rates hike, saying that the rates will not rise above inflation levels.
Parramatta gets smart funding
The New South Wales Government has announced a $168,000 grant to Parramatta’s Smart City consortium to create a ‘virtual market place’ to allow workers and residents of the area to purchase goods and services away from a single transaction point, such as a register or eftpos machine.
Brisbane City Council sheds 350 jobs
The Brisbane City Council has shed over 350 jobs in under a year as the council attempts to halt the funding hemorrhaging and protect its bottom line.
$3.8 million for Cairns council's water management
The Federal Government has announced $3.8 million in funding for Cairns Regional Council’s Water Demand Management Program for its Port Douglas and Mossman Recycled Water Scheme project.
NSW Government announces local government reform agenda
The New South Wales Minister for Local Government, Don Page, has outlined the state’s plan for local government reforms, including planned legislation to allow councils to conduct their own local government elections, rather than depend on the centralised NSW Electoral Commission.