Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Victorian public housing tower residents who were locked down during Melbourne's second wave of COVID-19 have been offered a $5 million settlement by the state government.
Trustee reforms coming
WA is working on a new fee model and controlling board for the state's Public Trustee.
Farm gas standard set
CSIRO has launched a new standard for assessing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
MDB money flows
The latest federal budget includes new funding to ‘future-proof’ the Murray-Darling Basin.
Salmon plan lands
The Tasmanian government has released a Salmon Industry Plan aimed at reviving public support for the island's salmon industry.
Water spending contained
The Albanese Government is looking to save over $800 million by scrapping old water projects.
Asbestos scuttle begins
The West Australian government has commenced the demolition of Wittenoom, a ghost town that was once a hub for asbestos mining.
Warning system boost backed
New money will be spent upgrading Australia’s emergency warning SMS system.
Sydney sites set for refresh
This week's budget includes funding to repair the ‘neglected’ sites of Sydney Harbour.
VNI inquiry proposed
Opponents want an inquiry into the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West) renewable energy project.
CSG health issues reviewed
CSIRO researchers have explored the influence of coal seam gas activity on human health.
Missing millions called out
Millions of dollars allocated to provide water security for Indigenous groups in the Murray-Darling Basin has yet to be utilised ...
Park money promised
Australia's national parks are set to receive a much-needed boost, with the upcoming federal budget set to provide over $250 million in extra funding.
Councils work on housing deal
Australia's planning ministers have teamed up with the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) to propose housing supply and affordability reforms in the next six months.
Mayor assault charge dropped
Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds has been cleared of an alleged assault charge.
Military billions outlined
The Albanese government has committed $3.8 billion to strengthen the country’s northern defences as part of a new response to the threat posed by China.
Missed checks cost big
Analysis suggests 95 per cent of recent Federal Government programs have not been properly evaluated.
City needs forecast
Melbourne’s water corporations have launched a shared plan to shore up Melbourne’s water supplies for the next 50 years.
Water pledge probed
An expert is investigating a pledge to guarantee access to safe, reliable water in the NSW constitution.