Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
A new joint management plan has been created for WA’s Ningaloo coastal reserves.
Top five weird flushes
SA Water has revealed the top five weirdest objects that have been flushed down the toilet by Adelaideians.
Councils push budget help
Queensland councils have put forth some demands for the upcoming federal budget.
First Nations health groups promoted
The Federal Government has pledged to put Aboriginal community-controlled health groups at the centre of health reforms.
LGA aids behaviour change
South Australian councils will soon be expected to employ a new behavioural management policy.
State tallying flood cost
Victoria is facing a “huge” bill for recent flood damage on regional roads.
Racetrack wall questioned
Melbourne Water will review a decision to approve a flood wall built to protect Flemington racetrack.
Brisbane flood map updated
Brisbane City Council has released a new flood map including data from the most recent big downpours.
City considers fossil ban
The City of Fremantle is considering removing fossil fuel advertising from council buildings and events.
Ipswich bills revealed
Internal documents show former Ipswich council figures charged ratepayers $30,000 for exclusive dining and memberships.
Dam plan advanced
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says it is critical to raise the Warragamba Dam wall.
Fluoride effects checked
A new study shows that fluoridated water is safe and does not affect children's development.
Gas risks reviewed
A new report says gas exploration in Queensland's Channel Country is likely to be abandoned.
Wave sites spotted
Two locations in south-western Victoria have been identified for above-water wave energy power generation.
Local road views pushed
WA councils want the state to consider community concerns about dangerous roads.
Repairs drain council coffers
The cost of repairing roads damaged by wet weather is draining council finances.
Short stay hike looms
Brisbane City Council is rolling out a rate hike of up to 50 per cent for short-term accommodation properties.
Victoria launches big build
Victoria has committed over $200 million to new affordable housing builds.
Yarra tests hydrogen gear
Yarra Valley Water is testing technology that would enable renewable hydrogen energy to be produced at its Aurora treatment plant.
AGL speeds Loy Yang closure
AGL Energy has announced it will close Australia’s biggest-emitting power plant a decade earlier than planned.