Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
A council in the Northern Territory has been charged over a near-drowning incident.
Offshore wind scheme opens
The Federal Government has announced the first offshore wind area to be formally assessed under its new framework.
Council bin deal reviewed
Queensland’s competition watchdog says Logan City Council undercut competitors with its own green waste program.
Drunk mayor deal probed
The mayor of a Queensland local government has been investigated over a drink driving offence.
Melbourne considers Jan 26 shift
Melbourne City Council has voted to review its approach to January 26 celebrations.
SA fights housing issue
South Australia is rushing to build new public housing as its waitlist grows.
Coastal cull left to councils
The NSW Government may let coastal councils decide how to use shark nets.
Harvesting change rejected
Despite new legislation, debate about ‘flood harvesting’ continues in the Murray-Darling basin valleys.
Vital voice plan outlined
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has put forth a proposal to change the constitution to create an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
ALGA plugs green role
The national council lobby says local government is key to meeting emissions targets.
Call for better booze laws
The Northern Territory government is being urged to pause the lifting of intervention-era alcohol restrictions.
Grim gap figures released
New data shows Australia is still failing to hit most of its Closing the Gap targets.
Tate appeals misconduct claim
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has rejected findings of misconduct and said any apology would be insincere.
CSIRO sees defining trends
Australia’s top science body has laid out the seven ‘megatrends’ it thinks will define the next 20 years.
New tech for fire data
New mobile data terminals have been fitted to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service's fleet of 5,000 trucks.
TAFE delays continue
Students at a Victorian TAFE centre are having their qualification delayed due to issues with the provider.
Councils back green building
Dozens of Victorian councils have joined forces to push for more sustainable design in planning requirements.