Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
There are calls for an inquiry into claims of “soft corruption” in a major city's recruitment process.
Pothole fixes lag
ACT residents are waiting for hundreds of potholes to be fixed following complaints made last year.
Farm plan risk detailed
A report has found that plans for a massive water licence in the NT could pose a risk to cultural sites.
Lobbies call for road fund
Farmers, freight operators and councils are pushing for a $5.5 billion investment into Australia’s rural road network.
Bathurst Base loses cred
A major New South Wales hospital has been stripped of its accreditation to train medical registrars.
Gap goals backed further
The Federal Government will spend over $420 million to provide clean water, food security and housing to ...
City prayers slammed
Some Victorian councillors want the state government to remove prayer from council meetings.
Cyber body audited
An audit of Cyber Security NSW has called on the agency to try harder to find vulnerabilities.
Housing plan forming
The window is open for councils to have a say on a new national homelessness plan.
Leaders agree on road plan
Federal, state and territory ministers have agreed to a new road safety plan.
Road tech needs assessed
Experts want councils to begin preparing for more networked and driverless vehicles.
Council climate roles probed
Experts say that local governments can help combat the health impacts of climate change.
Flood probes questioned
Potential issues have been highlighted in an inquiry into flooding in Melbourne.
City keeps CCTV plan
The City of Salisbury Council is rolling out more CCTV in Adelaide's northern suburbs despite considerable protests.
Bans could go to ballot
Central Australian Indigenous communities may be asked to vote on alcohol bans.
Chaplain review calls for changes
A review has called for the National School Chaplaincy Program to include secular support staff.
City snubs acknowledgement
Gold Coast City Council has been criticised for not making an acknowledgement of country at its meetings.
Road split detailed
Regional NSW councils will receive a total of $280 million in funding to fast-track repairs to flood-damaged roads.
Fireworks fear measured
Experts say the temporary entertainment of fireworks has long-lasting effects on animals.
Locals rush to flood buy-back
Thousands of people have applied for buy-backs in the wake of last year’s NSW Northern Rivers flooding catastrophe.