Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - November, 2013
The Federal Government has accused the former Labor-led government of planning to cut thousands of public service jobs, without telling the public or making budgetary allowances for redundancies.
Billions banked on bus-rail build
The Queensland Government has unveiled plans to build a $5 billion dual bus and train tunnel across 5.4 kilometres of Brisbane’s CBD.
Outback councils call for pledged road completion
Some council leaders in remote Queensland are pushing for a better road to link the country’s east and west.
Broken Hill summit celebrates international sisters
Delegates have travelled from around the world to attend a conference in Broken Hill, which celebrates the official links made between some global cities.
CQ Local Government Association to disband
Cost-cutting measures will see the end of a local government association, leaving one less avenue for expertise, planning and advocacy.
Groups link for vegetable boost
A new agreement could yield significant improvements for Western Australian vegetable producers, by linking them with local council resources.
Locals welcome push to the bush
The Queensland Government’s new plan could see thousands of residents heading for the bush, and all the social and lifestyle improvements it holds.
Perth council lines re-drawn again
Its seems each new week brings another proposal for the re-drawing of Perth’s council map, the newest one seeing 30 councils cut down to 15.
Reforms aimed to end micro-plague
Officials are trying to change the rules in South Australia’s Upper House, to avoid being swamped by micro-parties and complex preferential deals.
Senator speaks on fighting the racial divide
The maiden speech of Australia's first Indigenous woman in Federal Parliament could be the start of a new era in the political and social treatment of the country’s original inhabitants.
Senator supports secure site, but not equality
A Canberra local has touched on a number of topics, including the need for a better site for large events in the city.
Task-force formed to gauge Eyre resource risk
A taskforce has been created by a local government association to investigate the potentially harmful, impacts of mining development on regional communities.
Court case shows Ministers' pressure on public staff
Revelations in an ongoing corruption enquiry have shown the unique stresses many workers in government departments feel.
Final chance to affect the flow of Murray plan
Authorities are entering their final pleas before the new Murray Darling basin Plan deal is sealed, seeking to make sure water flows where it is needed.
Law change moves favour to the miners, locals say
A quietly introduced piece of mining legislation has created concern from communities in Victoria.
Telework week shows remote possibility
The Department of Communications will host a talk on the office of the future, encouraging everyone to look to ‘teleworking’ for a better way to do their jobs.
Health ranking site causes concern among carers
Private health insurer NIB has created a website which rates and ranks healthcare providers, and it has sparked some outrage from medical professionals.
Literacy dip can be dodged by toddlers
Teaching levels for literacy and numeracy are one thing, but students must be inspired to learn early if they lessons are to stay after school, some experts say.
Brief window opens for WA abalone hunters
The short and tightly-controlled Western Australian abalone fishing season has started this week, with anglers given just one hour a week to bag the green-lipped delicacy.
Open invite to builders strips planning rights
The South Australian Local Government Association (LGA) says plans to re-enliven property development in Adelaide will deprive city councils of important planning powers.
Opposition opens fire on Perth council confusion
The plan to merge the 30 councils of metropolitan Perth into around half as many has been called a “dog’s breakfast” by the WA Opposition.