Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - October, 2014
A survey has found truly disturbing rates of violent attitudes towards women among everyday Australians.
Regions' rough reception mapped
The window has closed for regional and rural councils to point out their mobile black spots.
Trust rests with nearest government
Local government remains the most trusted level of government in Australia, according to the latest results of a major national survey by Griffith University.
Study shows power bills weigh down broadly
New surveys show a large section of Australian society is struggling to cover power costs.
Water as new way to proper pay
The gender pay gap is smaller at corporations where the CEO has a daughter, so a new campaign has been launched to get more daughters for executives.
Call to re-mix city numbers for better links
A review of councils has found a few reforms that could help people connect with their local government.
Council's new jobs add to always full plate
Local government is not just an agency in charge of road repairs and rubbish collection, one authority says.
Huge housing plan slowed by power fight
A huge residential project near Byron bay has been referred to the NSW corruption watchdog.
Readiness rewarded in regional prize
A life-saving local government partnership has been awarded top honour in a national prize.
Palmer deal keeps green light on top tier
The Greens, Palmer United Party and Labor have banded together to keep final say on mining environmental approvals in Federal hands.
Claims coal activists are brought in from outside
The New South Wales resource minister says activists holding up Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine are “professional protesters”, not locals.
New site hopes tech edge will save time
A massive health logistics effort has seen the doors open and patients move in to Perth’s big new hospital.
Funds up for multi-million tree spree
Grants for the 20 Million Trees Programme are now available to community and environment groups, schools and any others who want to help native plant species.
Study to find how bad apples rise
“Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely” - an old adage reinforced almost daily, but does the tendency for the vile to get ahead really exist?
Billions will swing on voters' whim
Politicians are playing a multi-billion dollar game of chicken in Victoria.
Real needs mired in debate and low morale
A Liberal senator has described his view of Aboriginal needs, amid job cuts and lost morale within the department meant to help.
Rural roads get into gear with funding tank filled
The $2.1 billion Roads to Recovery scheme is alive and will be letting the funds flow soon.
Solar seal for forward-facing city
Broken Hill City Council is among the first to apply for funds aimed at projects tackling climate change.