Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
An AI chatbot could improve disaster response with personalised emergency information.
Regional road lessons running
A new road safety program targets high-risk young drivers in regional Queensland.
Councils call for crime plan
With a state election drawing near, Queensland’s peak local government body wants political parties to come up with a meaningful plan to tackle juvenile crime.
COVID hospital deaths tallied
Hundreds died from COVID-19 caught in NSW hospitals last year, data reveals.
Hydrogen works underway
Construction has commenced on one of Australia's largest renewable hydrogen plants.
Millions flow to first REZ
Queensland's first Renewable Energy Zone is moving ahead, with $25.8 million in investments.
ALGA leaders picked
Gladstone Regional Council Mayor Matt Burnett has been elected President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA).
IBAC reveals drug trades
A corruption probe has found a Victorian mayor traded information for drugs.
Public tech review published
Australia’s governments face urgent demands to modernise ageing systems and tighten cybersecurity.
Councils warn of dam costs
Queensland councils face a $3 billion bill for mandated dam safety upgrades.
Seeds kept for future climate
Melbourne Water’s seedbank project could be key to saving Leadbeater’s Possum from extinction.
Darwin Port deepens ties
Darwin Port has expanded ties with China through a new “friendly cooperation” deal.
New body for child safety
A new Commission is being created to protect Indigenous children's rights.
NT to lower criminal age
The Northern Territory will soon lower the age of criminal responsibility to 10.
City convenience mapped
As some Australian cities aim for '15-minute' convenience, most suburbs remain far behind.
Sydney PFAS probed
WaterNSW says PFAS levels in Sydney’s dams are “negligible”, excluding Medlow Dam.
Hunter Water switches on solar
Hunter Water says its new solar farm will save $700,000 annually in energy costs.
Rural health needs detailed
The Federal Government has laid out its expectations for Australia's new National Rural Health Commissioner.
Uranium search approved
Uranium drilling has been approved in South Australia to meet global nuclear demand.