Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - June, 2012
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) and the Council of Capital Cities Lord Mayors (CCCLM) has published the Local Action for a Low Carbon Future discussion paper, identifying ways for the Federal Government to work more closely with local bodies to bring about the country’s low carbon future.
The paper establishes a policy position on the role of local government and reflect a consensus view on the role local government organisations will play in the country’s low carbon future.
The paper’s findings reveal that the federal government’s Clean Energy Plan can reach further into residential and business communities by working with the local government’s key strengths, and, that local government has had two decades of experience in responding to the challenges of moving to a low carbon future.
SA announces funding for public spaces
The South Australian Government has announced $7.6 million in funding to be delivered to the state’s local councils to improve public spaces throughout the state.
Council costs to hike
The Municipal Association of Victoria has preducited that council costs will need to rise an estimated 3.9 per cent to deliver the same level and range of community services and infrastructure as last year.
LGAT supports single water and sewerage corporation
The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) has announced it will support the formation of a single water and sewerage corporation in the state, subject to agreement by the State and set to a number of requirements associated with its governance.
NSW outlines $30 million renewal scheme
The New South Wales Government has announced an additional $30 million to assist local councils pay for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance, as part of the state’s Local Government Renewal Scheme.
NT conducts review into shires
The Northern Territory Government has completed a review into the financial sustainability of shires, concluding that while shires are viable there are some key issues that need to be addressed to further improve them in the long term.
Victoria announces Melbourne growth areas
The Victorian Government released the latest Growth Corridor Plans, approving six Precinct Structure Plans to create new suburban communities at Diggers Rest, Lockerbie, Lockerbie North, Manor Lakes, Merrifield West and Rockbank North.
Victorian RDAF spending announced
The Federal Government has announced the second round of funding of the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) for Victoria, outlining nine major projects that will share in $38.9 million throughout the state.
WALGA to target dangerous dogs
The Western Australian Local government Association has announced it will be seeking feedback from the state’s local councils over the coming months to develop a suite of ideas to discuss with the State Government to deal with the spread of vicious dog attacks.
$45 million energy efficiency boost for Local Government and communities
The Federal Government has announced the remaining $45 million funds from the solar Hot Ware Rebate Scheme will be used to support two separate national programs assisting local communities become more energy efficient.
Victoria pushes for more women in local government
The Victorian Minister for Women’s Affairs, Mary Wooldridge, and Minister for Local Government, Jeanette Powell, have addressed the Think Women for Local Government launch at the State Parliament in a bid to promote greater female participation in local government.
City of Perth wins award for heritage mapping
The City of Perth’s Heritage, Culture and The Arts Portal has won the People and Community category of the WA Spatial Excellence Awards.
LGA hits out at 'hidden' waste levy increase
The Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA) has hit out at the State Government’s ‘hidden’ Solid Waste Levy increase, describing it as a shameless grab for revenue.
MAV to renew health MoU
The Municipal Association of Victoria has announced it has successfully negotiated a revised unit price with the State Government that reflects the cost of Maternal and Child Health services.
Mayors and councillors recognised for outstanding service
24 Mayors and councillors have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to their communities at the Annual Conference of the Shires Association of NSW.
Melbourne releases draft MSS
The Melbourne City Council has released the city’s new draft Municipal Strategic Statement (MSS) for the final phase of public consideration prior to the Council’s Future Melbourne Committee considering it later this month for adoption.
NSW releases Destination 2036 Action Plan
The New South Wales Government has announced the release of its Destination 2036 Action Plan, which ‘sets out a new direction for local government in NSW’ and details how councils will deliver services to their communities in the future.
RDAF spend outlined for NSW
The Federal Government has announced a $66.6 million spending package for New South Wales under the second round of the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF).
RDAF spend outlined for Queensland
The Federal Government has announced Queensland will receive $33.6 million to fund eight projects as part of Round 2 of the Regional Development Australia Fund.
Victoria to roll out new coastal planning strategy
The Victorian Government has announced it will roll out a ‘commonsense’ coastal planning framework after it released the Coastal Climate Change Advisory Committee Report.
Alice Springs named as finalist in UN award
Alice Springs has been nominated as a finalist in the local government category of the United Nations World Environment Day Awards for their Cash for Containers scheme.