Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - March, 2013
The City of Melbourne has announced it has thrown its full support behind the key findings of a comprehensive knowledge industries report, which concluded that the city's 'knowledge economy' has reached $28 billion in worth.
Queensland secures $80 million 'betterment' fund
The Queensland Government has announced the formation of an $80 million 'betterment' fund aimed at ending the 'madness of replacing vulnerable infrastructure' with replicas that are destroyed in flooding.
Committee releases final recognition report
The Joint Select Committee on Constitutional Recognition has handed down its final report on the issue of financial recognition of the nation’s local government sector in the Australian Constitution, concluding that the issue should be put to a referendum on 14 September, the same day as the federal election.
NT local government consultation begins
Community consultations with an aim to improve regional governance in the Northern Territory have begun.
Victoria hails growing women's leadership
The Victorian Government has welcomed the results of the State’s 2012 council elections, which saw women secure the largest percentage of female candidates delivered to local office.
City planning crucial to health finds study
City planning is key to the heath of its citizens, with the quantity of parks and other amenities playing a crucial role in the quality of life and health of the nation’s citizens, according to the latest research conducted by the University of Melbourne.
Queensland councils to de-amalgamate
Four of Queensland’s have voted to de-amalgamate after the question of splitting Noosa, Livingstone, Mareeba and Douglas went to the polls on Sunday.
Queensland council costs to rise by 3.3 per cent
The Local Government Association of Queensland has confirmed it expects council costs to rise by an estimated 3.3 per cent over the 2013-14 financial year.
WALGA blasts proposed rate cap
The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) has come out swinging at a proposed rate cap by WA Labor, saying it would see the loss of key local services and facilities.
Local Government NSW launches
The Local Government Association of NSW and the Shires Association of NSW have officially amalgamated to become one association called Local Government NSW (LGNSW).
MAV announces election results
Cr Bill McArthur has been returned to Victoria’s top local government job, being named the President of the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) for the next two years.
New NSW code of conduct comes into force
Councillors across New South Wales 152 council bodies are now subject to the new Code of Conduct after it came into force late last week.
Thorn named NSW water professional of the year
The Australian Water Association (AWA) has named long-serving Executive Manager of Council’s Coffs Harbour Water business unit, Simon Thorn as NSW Water Professional of the Year.
ACCC grants Sydney council's recycling tender authorisation
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted interim authorisation to a number of inner Sydney councils to enable them to request and evaluate new tenders for the processing of dry recycling material within the metropolitan area.
Adelaide reigns supreme in battle of the cities
Adelaide has been named the country’s most liveable city for the third year running, dominating other state’s capital cities in a poll conducted by the Property Council of Australia.
Commonwealth pledges funding for motorway
The Federal Government has announced it will commit funding to towards the Westconnex road project, subject to a number of conditions outlined by the Prime Minister.
Local Government survey kicks off
Nearly 30,000 Victorian residents and rate payers across the state have been given the opportunity to voice their opinions on the performance of their councils.
Gulf Spencer action plan announced
Billions of dollars worth of investment stands to be unlocked in South Australia’s Spencer Gulf following the announcement of a Federal, State and Local government collaboration.