Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
The Queensland government has created a $10 million fund to develop ‘micro grids’ in Aboriginal and storm-prone communities.
Waste site works continue
The federal resources minister has visited the site of Australia's first national nuclear waste facility.
Ceremony rules shift
The Federal Government has officially updated the code of practice for councils’ citizenship ceremonies.
Money poured into potholes
NSW councils will share in millions of dollars set aside to fix potholes.
NT hopes for projects
The Northern Territory government insists major projects are going ahead, despite the collapse of the company behind some of its biggest plans.
Rate rise lightly welcomed
Victorian councils have welcomed a recent rate rise, but their lobby says a rate cap review is needed.
Regional MP's ban ends
A South Australian MP has stood down from the shadow road safety portfolio after losing his licence.
New deal for city flows
Melbourne Water has formed its first ever partnership with a local Indigenous group.
Emergency assist questioned
There is debate this week about the helpfulness of a new centre designed to relieve pressure on regional ER in Victoria.
Green shift effects checked
Experts say a cautious approach is needed to ensure the renewable energy transition is not harmful to communities.
Health committee spots open
Nominations are now open for a local government member on the South Australian Public Health Council for a three-year term.
Integrity overhaul outlined
A review report recommends massive changes to local government integrity measures in NSW.
Report shows road cost rise
Infrastructure Australia says road construction costs will peak at $7.6 billion next financial year.
Rolfe request rejected
The Supreme Court has thrown out a request by Constable Zachary Rolfe to avoid questions about a 2019 police shooting.
WA expands language lessons
WA’s school curriculum authority is working on a syllabus for the Punjabi language.
MDBA drops NSW advisory
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has scrapped a deal with a First Nations advisory that it says failed ...
Big coal plan goes quiet
Glencore says it will withdraw from its $1.5 billion Valeria coal project in central Queensland.
Exploration sales anger councils
The NT Government is set to allow fracking companies to sell gas from the Beetaloo Basin before production approvals are granted.
NT changes 'racist' funding
The NT Government has scrapped a controversial school funding model based on attendance.
Tech tool details solar savings
A new solar calculator is letting Australians forecast cost savings on panels and batteries.
Fishing review finds issues
A report on commercial fishing in Western Australia has questioned the activities of state government officers.