Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
New South Wales Police Minister Troy Grant is leaving politics for now.
QLD set to sack council
Queensland is moving forward with new legislation that will let it sack the entire Ipswich council.
Tas. town on boil alert
The northern Tasmanian town of Deloraine has been put on a boil water alert with no end in sight.
NSW town to supplant satellite
Residents of a small NSW town want to dig their own trenches to secure faster internet.
Rates break to bring new blood
A northern Victorian council has announced a ‘rates holiday’ to lure in more residents.
Councils claim bin money repackaged
Councils have reacted poorly to NSW’s attempt to ease recycling issues.
Jail term for Perth worker
A former City of Perth employee has been handed a 22-month jail term for corruption and bribery.
Brumby plans questioned
There are calls this week for the Commonwealth to intervene on controversial brumby culling plans.
Indigenous morbidities mapped
The likelihood of Indigenous Australians having two or more chronic health conditions is 2.6 times higher than for non-Indigenous Australians.
PEXA responds to hack claims
Property Exchange Australia (PEXA) has been criticised for apparent data breaches.
Councils back homeless help
Mayors, councillors and local government reps from around the country have donated coats for the homeless.
Ipswich Council launches court action
Ipswich City Council is taking legal action to avoid the sack.
Mayor stands by Mofo comments
Hobart’s Lord Mayor has been forced to defend his role after criticising a major money-maker for Tasmania.
Asthma storm inquiry begins
A coronial inquest has begun reviewing the deaths of 10 people in a thunderstorm asthma event in 2016.
MDBA accused of micro-management
A scientist has accused the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) of “interfering” with his work.