Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - July, 2013
Grants have been awarded in round four of allocations for the Regional Australia Development Fund; some local governments are celebrating their success while others feel left out.
Regions royally rewarded
The Queensland Government is rewarding its resource-gathering communities with the Royalties for the Regions initiative.
Volunteers doubt wisdom of fire-fighting consolidation
Volunteer bushfire brigades are concerned their fire-fighting capabilities may be quashed by plans to hand responsibility to State authorities.
Rural town bathes in water win
The remote town of Bedourie may soon be known for more than its eponymous ovens - the town has been named as the site of some of the best drinking water in Queensland.