Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - January, 2015
As China’s building boom slows, many are looking at mounds of local government debt for answers.
Rates fight in SA to save subsidy
The Local Government Association of South Australia has entered a stoush over rates rises with the State Government.
Regional boost spruiked as Truss names heads
The Australian Government has announced new Chair and Deputy Chair appointments to Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees nationwide.
Sacking or not, Canterbury is in chaos
An investigation has been launched into controversial decisions made at a Sydney council’s extraordinary meeting this week.
Solid response from majors on QLD local demands
The Local Government Association of Queensland has put out a list of demands ahead of the Queensland election, and even received responses from the major parties.
Special peg not enough for LGNSW
New South Wales councils can apply to set their rates above the state’s peg – a peg that the peak body for councils says it wants abolished.
Hunt tours site of brand new pipes
Around 1,900 irrigators should be benefiting from the $120 million Sunraysia Modernisation Project (SMP), according to Environment Minister Greg Hunt.
Climate outlook says all sectors must respond
Australia’s top national science agencies say looming climate change will hit the nation hard, and the chance to do anything about it is slipping away.
Amalgamation is top priority for money-saving gang
Amalgamation is on the agenda for a new South Australian coalition, led by the state's Property Council of Australia.
Claim granted for big swathe of SA
The Barngarla people have been granted a native title claim that covers about two thirds of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.
Council cap heavily questioned
Council rates in Victoria will be capped from mid-2016, in a move that will force councils to justify any increases above the rate of inflation.
Health closure prompts cry for consultation
There are fears that a NSW Government move to close several medical warehouses will leave regional surgeons short of supplies.
$16 mil to bolster soaked regions
Over $16 million will be spent in New South Wales on projects to deal with flood risks throughout the state.
Regional water weighed-up for lead
A new study will check for lead contamination in household plumbing systems in New South Wales.
Solar and students charge top green school
A Melbourne school has won a global award for its broad range of renewable energy measures.
New figure fades after ICAC bites
New South Wales Liberal MP Garry Edwards has been expelled from the party, following allegations of corruption.
Brain scans show mind-bending political lines
A new study may shed some light on why when politicians talk – those listening often tune out.
Councils take deep swig of new scheme
New South Wales councils are set to save millions in recycling costs while fighting back against environmental harm, with the introduction of a state-wide container recycling scheme.
Local re-write open for NT town changes
The window is open for changes, as the NT Government starts its review of the Local Government Act.
Scary attack should see security beefed
Security arrangements have come under fire after a public servant was bitten and mugged at a government office in Victoria.
Tests take water worries off the boil
The authorities have stepped in on water concerns in New South Wales, in an issue that has become a hot political topic.