Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
A suburb of Melton, in Victoria’s south, is set to become the first water neutral built up area in the country after construction is completed.
The suburb of Toolern, which is expected to house 50,000 residents by 2030, has made use of the Victorian Government’s $50 million fund to help integrate the use of stormwater, recycled water and rainfall.
Toolern will capture and reuse stormwater and recycled water in an attempt to greatly reduce the suburb's demand for potable water.
City of Melbourne to strengthen India connection
The City of Melbourne has endorsed a draft plan that will see the city strengthen its economic and business ties with India.
ACELG calls for forum contributions
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) is convening the Second Local Government Researchers Forum to be held on 14 and 15 December 2011. The forum will be held at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS).
Hobart City Council holds community survey
The Hobart City Council has undertaken a survey to determine how the organisation can best serve the community and the community’s views on the council’s progress towards achieving outcome identified in the Council’s Strategic Plan to meet its Community’s Vision in 2025 goal..
City of Sydney energy overhaul to return profit in six years
The City of Sydney has published findings that show the council expects to save $1.3 million a year by overhauling the energy and water performance of major buildings.
Queensland urban areas off limits to mining exploration
No mining exploration will be allowed in and around urban areas of Queensland, including regional centres such as Ipswich, Toowoomba, Beaudesert, Rockhampton, Mackay and St George Queensland, after a new policy was considered by the Queensland Cabinet.
Adelaide City Council awarded for customer service excellence
Adelaide City Council’s customer service team has been awarded the 2011 South Australian Contact Centre of the Year (<50 People) at the ATA State Awards.
LGAQ launches campaign to showcase work
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has launched a campaign to promote the work local government councils do for their communities.
WA councillors receive recognition
The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) has held its annual WA Local Government Convention, in which a number of councillors received accolades for their strong leadership and their contribution to local communities.
Local government appointments to WA Development Assessment Panels
The Western Australian Planning Minister John Day has announced the appointment of 531 local government members to Development Assessment Panels (DAP) across the state.
Local governments to support resources jobs growth
The Queensland State Government has signed an agreement with the resources sector over sourcing new workers for the industry from coastal areas with high unemployment. The agreement will see local councils assist the State Government in hosting a series of work expos.
LGMA addresses critical employee retainability
Local Government Manages Australia (LGMA) has published a report into the findings of its Management Challenge Pre-Challenge Task which was held in an attempt to better understand the influences the departure of critical personnel from local government organisations.
Councils face cost water blow-out over separation
The latest cost projections issued by the Gold Coast City Council show that the cost of divorcing from its water retailer has soared from an initial estimate of $60 million to around $200 million.
New fund for Victorian metropolitan recycling activities
"The Metropolitan Waste Management Group will work closely with local government to help identify practical projects that will enable councils to tackle waste reduction and improved resource recovery in their communities," he said.
SA libraries get 10 year funding plan
The South Australian Government has announced a 10 year funding agreement for the state’s libraries after Minister Assisting the Premier in the Arts John Hill and Local Government Association President Major Kym McHugh signed a co-funding agreement.
Inquiry into future of central western NSW communities
An inquiry into improving the economic and social development in Central Western NSW Communities is being conducted by the State Development Committee of the NSW Legislative Council.
Public Safety Infrastructure grants released for Victorian Local Government
The Victorian Government has announced grants of up to $250,000 for local councils to fund public safety infrastructure projects.
New funding announced for Victorian libraries
The Victorian State Government has announced it will inject $6.5 million into the state’s libraries over the next three years. The funding will also involve a comprehensive review of the state’s library services.
Business excellence in Local Government forum held
The Australian Centre for Excellence for Local Government at the University of Technology Sydney and SAI Global have co-hosted the Australian Business Excellence Framework in Local Government forum to discuss the future of best practice and excellence in local government in Australia.
Local Government excellence framework published
The University of Sydney’s (UTS) Centre for Local Government and the Australian Centre for Excellence for Local Government have published a series of detailed case studies regarding the implementation of the Australian Business Excellence Framework (BEF) within Local Government.
Another council pulls out of water contract
Redland City Council has become the next Queensland local government body to withdraw from Allconnex Water after the council voted to break from the water retail supplier.