Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Russia's embassy in Australia is threatening legal action after its lease in Canberra was terminated.
Silence over Chinese port deal
Defence is keeping its national security review of a Chinese-owned company's lease of Darwin Port secret.
Wind farm permit confirmed
The Victorian Court of Appeal has rejected a bid to stop a wind farm near Hawkesdale in south-west Victoria.
Agency re-jig in flood's wake
Two new agencies will be established in the wake of NSW’s flood inquiry report.
Councils consider health levy
Several Tasmanian councils are looking at a medical levy to help prop up GP clinics.
More join reef scheme
Three Queensland councils have joined a research project to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Russia run off NCA site
The National Capital Authority (NCA) has terminated the Russian embassy’s lease in Canberra.
State seeks treaties
The Queensland Government says it is committed to the development of a First Nations treaty.
Bushfire risk for those who move
Research suggests people who are forced to relocate after a bushfire are at a higher risk of PTSD.
Call to expose dam case
Opponents of a new dam in NSW say it will cost several times more than the benefit it brings.
Remote quality tested
A water suppliers’ group says almost 200,000 people in remote Australia do not have access to adequate drinking water.
Resilience NSW replaced
The NSW government is replacing Resilience NSW in response to a recent flood report.
CCC head makes federal suggestions
A legal expert says the Federal Government should look to WA when creating its national anti-corruption body.
Councils seek care providers
Dozens of Victorian councils are moving to outsource their in-home care assistance.
Feds fund bin expansion
The federal and ACT governments are working to stop the export of waste products in Canberra.
Sacked councillors consider compo
A former Logan City councillor says lives were destroyed before a corruption probe into the council was dropped.
City tree scheme continues
Melbourne Water is helping plant trees to cool the city and improve water quality.
Murray-Darling dams near full
Murray-Darling Basin dams and catchments are nearly full, and its management authority says high flows are likely to continue.
MPs agree to bio scheme
Federal, state and territory ministers have agreed to Australia’s first national biosecurity plan.