Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - April, 2014
A council in rural New South Wales is taking a technological approach to cut costs and boost productivity, bringing in a drone to help with a range of services.
Huge farm planning spares no time for locals
The organisers of a massive multi-purpose farming project in north Queensland have been ignoring the indigenous population that holds native title to the land, locals say.
Queensland hears ante for tourist casinos
Casinos are on the cards in Queensland, with the state government looking at proposed sites around the Whitsundays this week.
Town stays quiet on monkey denial
Residents of one Victorian shire have been spared from the noisy incursion of baboons, lemurs and gibbons.
People power pulls together again
A tiny town of less than 400 people is preparing for the latest round in its battle against mining giant Rio Tinto.
Planning for risks to help whole Indian rim
Delegates from around the Indian Ocean rim are meeting to discuss the implications of future climate risk, with Australian authorities leading the way.