Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Ten WA local governments in the Goldfields-Esperance region have signed up to the State Government’s local government reform program.
The shires of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Laverton, Leonora, Dundas, Coolgardie, Esperance, Menzies, Ngaanyatjarraku, Ravensthorpe and Wiluna have signed an agreement formalising the formation of a Regional Collaborative Group.
It is the largest regional group formed through the reform process, covering a total area of over 900,000km and a combined population of more than 57,000.
Queensland Local Government Minister resigns
“I assure the people of Cairns that I will represent their interests vigorously over the year ahead and make sure to do all I can for Cairns before this term of Government comes to an end,” Ms Boyle said.
Jim Pollock the new president of SA Local Government Association
Whyalla mayor Jim Pollock has been appointed as the new president of the South Australian Local Government Association (LGA).
NSW releases development assessment report card
Temora Shire Council is again the best performing local government in New South Wales in terms of assessment times for development applications.
WA to establish 15 Development Assessment Panels
Western Australian Planning Minister John Day will establish 15 Development Assessment Panels across local government areas across the state from July 1 this year.
ACELG analyses responses to survey into local government training
Nearly 900 submissions have been lodged by respondents to a survey carried out as part of the "Learning in Local Government Project" being undertaken by the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government.