Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - November, 2014
The Queensland Services Union wants a better look at the Mackay Regional Council’s new private consulting partnership.
More talks hold Direct Action back
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) says the Direct Action plan is going to need a fair bit more work if it is to truly help communities.
Perth's new map darkened by background dealing
The WA Opposition says a man central to the redefining of Perth’s council boundaries had some serious conflicts of interest.
Push to build balance with Robin Hood approach
A push is on to take a 0.05 per cent tax from big financial transactions instead of levying GST across the board.
State shift for stats workers flagged
In a move described as everything from a pork-barrelling to a sea-change, 250 Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) jobs will move from Canberra to Geelong.
Train dust claims don't wash with Council
The New South Wales Minerals Council says the industry cannot afford to cover coal trains to protect environmental and human health, and says fireplaces are a bigger risk anyway.
Gas money goes to NSW farmers and locals
A new compensation scheme has been opened for NSW farmers, which will see the state opened up for new coal seam gas (CSG) mining licences.
Local super body praised as forward-thinking fund
Many big investors still consider climate change as a “load of rubbish” and a risk that they “don't need to think about”, one insider says.
Corruption claims could linger to election day
Victorian authorities are looking into claims of corruption in the state’s Liberal Party.
Councils go alone on asbestos, with Federal help limited
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) is helping the state’s councils with their asbestos issues, as Federal assistance stops at the border.
Vic vote shift paper placed on State desk
The Victorian Local Governance Association has lodged its submission to the Victorian Local Government Electoral Review, seeking word on the state of some much-needed reforms.
Weighty problem brings costs, risk to WA councils
WA councils say the State Government is ignoring a clear public safety issue, by failing to help when whale carcasses wash ashore.
Green shire takes power over gas
One tropical council has banned future coal-seam gas projects amid fears it will affect water quality.
Long study to plot locals' fire fight
Monash University has undertaken a twenty-year running investigation into the health effects of the Hazelwood mine fire.
Unemployed deployed to help Tuggerah avoid decline
The Federal Government’s Green Army has been mobilised, and one of its first missions will see young unemployed people helping to restore the Tuggerah Lakes in New South Wales.
Water link to create empowered pool
Five remote Queensland councils have formed a water alliance, joining forces to save money while keeping pace with changes in regulation and management.