Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Several NSW councils have been recognised for their environmental achievements.
Mayor says camp ready for re-use
Brisbane’s lord mayor says a disused quarantine facility is ready to be used as crisis accommodation.
Coal mine rights breach ruled
The Queensland Land Court has ruled against a new coal mine on human rights grounds.
Councillor conduct questioned
New standards could be considered after a fiery Brisbane council meeting.
Melbourne makes top 10
Melbourne is the only Australian city in the top 10 of a new ranking of the most liveable cities.
Santos' Tiwi appeal fails
Gas giant Santos has lost its appeal against Tiwi Islands traditional owners.
Body issues by-law guidance
The SA Government has provided guidance for councils considering changes to their by-laws.
Council shortage outlined
Councils are working with the Commonwealth to ease an intense skills shortage.
Female leaders honoured
Women from across NSW Councils have been recognised in a ceremony at Parliament House for the 2022 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government.
Gap goals stall
The latest Closing the Gap Report shows limited progress, with four targets on track, but another four going backwards.
NT raises criminal age
The Northern Territory is first Australian jurisdiction to raise its minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 years.
Warning over NT water plans
The NT’s environment department has been warned about water allocation plans that could be “catastrophic”...
Coal claims defended
Local MPs are rushing to defend the coal industry against claims of fudged numbers.
Hospital heads sacked
The entire board of the Mackay Hospital and Health Service has been sacked following a damning report into patient care in the obstetric and gynaecology department.
New head for council body
The Local Government Association (LGA) of South Australia has a new president.
NSW probes boundary body
New South Wales has launched a review of the Local Government Boundaries Commission.
State stacks miners' money
The WA Government is setting up a high-value community investment trust funded by the booming mining sector.
State creates powerful body
The NSW Government has launched the ‘Reconstruction Authority’, dedicated to natural disaster management.