Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - August, 2012
The Western Australian Government has announced the State’s Mid-West region will receive $46.1 million for road upgrades through the Safer Country Roads initative.
State Transport Minister Troy Buswell said the Govenrment had approvedan immediate three-year program to fund upgrades to major road segments throughout the region.
“A total of $21.6million will be spent on the Perenjori to Morawa section of the Wubin-Mullewa Road to complete the upgrade of the entire link from single-lane seal width to two-lane seal width, allowing for a safer mix of heavy and light vehicles, including local and tourist traffic,” Mr Buswell said.
WA launches local government workforce planning toolkit
The Western Australian Government has launched a new toolkit aimed at assisting the State’s local government sector address the ‘increasing and diverse’ challenges faced in providing services to their communities.
Queensland outlines Royalties for Regions
The Queensland Government has announced applications for $60 million in funding under the first round of the Royalties for Regions program will open in September.
New service shows mining activity
The Queensland Government has launched a new service that will provide landholders and regional councils throughout the state with access to information about exploration and mining activity in their local area.
ACELG conference examines revenue capacity
The Australian Centre for Excellence in Local Government (ACELG) has hosted a search conference on local government revenue and capacity in Melbourne last week. The conference was the start of a consultation and research process that will culminate in the release of a working paper in November.
Dog days are over in WA
The Western Australian Government has introduced the Dog Amendment Bill before State Parliament, which seeks to make significant improvements to existing legislation that governs the management of dog complaints.
LGANT outlines priorities ahead of election
The Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) has outlined a series of position statements ahead of the August 25 Territory election, calling on all potential members of the legislative assembly to support them as part of their election platforms.
Melbourne defends most liveable crown
Melbourne has once again been named the world’s most liveable city by the Economist Intelligence Unit for the second year running.
NSW to merge local government bodies
The New South Wales Government has welcomed the decision of the state’s two peak local government bodies to form one consolidated group.
SA opens new NRM centre
The South Australian Government has announced the opening of the new SA Arid Lands Natural Resource Centre in Port Augusta.
WALGA ratchets up cash for containers push
The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) has lent its voice to the push for the introduction of a cash for containers scheme.
Government announces $42.5 million for water recycling
The Federal Government has outlined $42.5 million in funding to deliver nine innovative stormwater harvesting and re-use projects in a bid to secure water supplies in urban areas around the country.
Victoria holds annual local government meeting
The Victorian Minister for Local Government, Jeanette Powell, has used the annual Local Government Ministerial and Mayors Forum to call for strong leadership to be shown by local leaders in the face of trying times.
$3 million to target wayward WA cats
The Western Australian Government has announced $3 million in grants to assist the state’s local government in its crackdown on stray cats.
NSW outlines $430 million in local infrastructure projects
The New South Wales Government has announced 82 infrastructure projects across the state worth around $430 million under the State Government’s Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme (LIRS).
Government announces NBN funding for local government
The Federal Government has outlined a $5 million package to help 14 local government bodies take advantage of the National Broadband Network to provide better services to their communities.
Queensland unveils four-year flood proofing plan
The Queensland Government has proposed a $100 million, four-year Floodplain Security System (FSS), which it says could save billions of dollars in future disaster damage.
SA funds Port Pirie's strategic study
The South Australian Government has earmarked $200,000 in funding for the Port Pirie Regional Council to help strategic studies into the city’s long term economic development.
WA outlines road spend
The Western Australian Government has confirmed $161 million will be spent on local roads across the State, an increase of $16 million from last financial years.