Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Top NSW public servants are being asked how $250 million in council grants went out without any signed paperwork.
La Niña warning for remote QLD
Authorities are encouraging outback residents to be ready for La Niña.
Sydney water risk outlined
A mining company says its coal expansion plans pose “no risk” to Sydney's drinking water.
Airport cover-up probed
An attempted government cover-up over a bungled $30 million airport deal has been exposed.
Cats bring human costs
Cat diseases have a $6 billion impact on human health in Australia, according to experts.
Don Dale Medicare denied
Health Minister Greg Hunt has knocked back calls for Medicare-funded health services in a notorious youth lock-up.
Cross-border recycling talks start
Councils are discussing plans for a cross-border recycling facility between Victoria and South Australia.
Loose use of credit slammed
Warrnambool City Council has been chastised for using ratepayer funds to buy espresso martinis.
Transparency talks open up
The last round of consultation on Australia’s Open Government Partnership plan is now open.
BOM issues national warning
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning of an increased risk of flooding this summer in the east and north of Australia.
Shark letter dubbed 'madness'
Conservationists want the Queensland Government to replace shark nets and drumlines with non-lethal alternatives.
Green meets needs in SA
Renewable sources have met 100 per cent of demand in South Australia for the first time.
Appeal looms on home ruling
The NT Government is preparing to argue against higher housing standards.
Heavy access audits open
Councils are being encouraged to tell authorities about heavy vehicle access issues.
Contentious koala bill moved
The NSW Government has signed off on a koala protection policy that briefly tore apart the state’s LNP.
Special treatment questioned
Pipeline workers from a coronavirus hotspot have begun quarantining in Tennant Creek.