Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Hobart City Council says it is addressing its housing shortage issue by doubling the charges for short-stay accommodation properties.
New deal for local link
Melbourne Water and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners are partnering to care for Country.
Ukrainian links noted
Australian councils have been officially thanked for their response to the war in Ukraine.
Island returned to original name
A land mass briefly known as Fraser Island has reverted to its original name, K’gari.
Melbourne warnings enhanced
A new collaboration has been launched for Greater Melbourne catchment flood warnings.
Mayor's misconduct found
Former Bathurst mayor Robert "Bobby" Bourke has been found guilty of misconduct in public office for his involvement in a blackmail attempt against another councillor.
More PFAS damage settled
The Federal Government has reached a $22 million settlement with an Aboriginal community over PFAS contamination.
New map to aid digs
A new mining map could help boost Australia’s global position as a clean energy powerhouse
Pole popularity prompts concern
A lack of popularity among voters could hold back NSW’s energy transition.
Power plan for rural lands
The Victorian government is fast-tracking a planned renewable energy transmission project, alarming landholders.
Tas. re-drawing council map
The Tasmanian Government is moving forward with plans to reduce the number of councils.
Dingo DNA shows high purity
New research challenges the view that pure dingoes are declining due to crossbreeding with domestic dogs.
NT summit seeks care
A recent event brought ‘peacemakers’ from across the NT together to discuss conflict resolution.
NT farm plan could cost big
The Northern Territory (NT) government's proposal to expand cotton production has sparked concern among environmentalists ...
Geelong shifts Jan 26
Geelong Council says it will abandon the use of “Australia Day” to refer to January 26.
PM makes light shuffle
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled three new ministerial appointments ...