Archived News for Professionals in Local Government

The Queensland Premier has told councils in the state to find their own ways of funding infrastructure, encouraging them not to rely on federal or state allowance.

Probe to find feelings on corruption

An independent survey has been undertaken to find out how people feel about corruption, misconduct and maladministration in councils.

Talks start at SA councils' big meet

Today is day one of the prestigious Local Government Association of South Australia’s Annual General meeting, bringing together interested parties from across the state to discuss the progress and direction of local councils.

Accounts settled, the City of Adelaide heads home

The Australian Government has paid the rest of the account in order to bring the hull of the historic vessel City of Adelaide back to its home shores.

Liquid wisdom flows for National Water Week

The Australian Government is urging residents across the nation to immerse themselves in National Water Week, and be inundated with a greater appreciation of water-related issues.

New face to front Murray plan meetings

The man responsible for Australia’s water-related issues is heading to meetings in one of the most contentious areas this week.

Fire risk wakes old asbestos hazards

As NSW experiences one of the worst fire seasons in decades, WorkCover NSW has waived the five-day asbestos removal notification to allow immediate clean-ups.

Multi-billion dollar bid to boost movements in SA

The South Australian Government has announced a whopping $36 billion project to upgrade roads, rail, port and public transport.

Queensland plans ports for the future

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman plans for his state to be the export point for hundreds of millions of tonnes of resources per year, by way of developments at five of its existing ports.

Reports find no love lost as STI rates jump

A report has had a new look at the rates of sexually transmissible and blood-borne infection in Australia, showing an increase in HIV diagnoses among other findings.

Dadour causes division, may be taken from table

There is a possibility that the Western Australian government will back down on its pledge to remove the ability of ratepayers to veto council mergers.

Light shines through British public cloud

Reports have emerged praising the streamlining and cost-cutting possibilities of cloud computing facilities for government sectors, with results in Britain showing the public sector can reach efficiency goals through better software.

Narrabri General Manager needed in Brazil

The General Manager of the Narrabri Shire Council has resigned to retire his Brazilian farm and help out with flood relief.

New lines drawn for Victorian electors

Changes have been approved by the Victorian Parliament, redrawing the state’s electoral district boundaries.

Over one thousand will go when the axe drops in WA

Over one thousand voluntary redundancies will be made as the Western Australian government rolls ahead on its cost-cutting public sector contraction

Review flags mergers in ten points for NSW reform

The New South Wales Independent Local Government Review Panel (ILGRP) has nearly finished its report on the state of play for local governance, with council amalgamation recommendations seeming quite likely.

Victoria excises tanning bed tumour

Victorians will soon have to damage their skin and invite melanoma the traditional way, with the State Government introducing legislation to ban the solarium.

Watchdog says knowledge could curb corruption

The Tasmanian Integrity Commission says public servants need to be better equipped in order to avoid the allure of corruption.

Birmingham brings message to calm the farm

The person in charge of water in the new Federal Government has attended meetings with irrigators, who are concerned that changes to water rights and protocols could leave them inundated, rather than irrigated.