Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - May, 2016
Clive Palmer, the retiring federal MP and chief spender of other people’s money, is suing the administrators of his Queensland Nickel refinery in Townsville for $1.2 billion.
Coal-linked black lung rising
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) says a seventh Queensland coal worker has been diagnosed with black lung disease.
Small town has big green target
The Augusta Margaret River Shire says is moving forward with plans to establish a hybrid wind farm to support local industries.
Baird reveals council carve-up
Mike Baird has unveiled new council boundaries across Sydney and NSW.
Mayor marred by raft of accusations
Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi is continuing to defy criticism over her treatment of gifts and travel arrangements.
Roads getting ready for robo-cars
All tiers of Australian government will have to respond to the rise of driverless cars, experts say.
VLGA mad at Geelong's one-man council
The VLGA has slammed the Victorian Government's appointment for Administrator of Geelong Council.
Can plan lands in NSW
The New South Wales Government will refund 10 cents for cans and containers under a new recycling scheme.
Nuclear report fallout spreads
The final report from South Australia's Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission has been released.
Mums study shows unlucky states
Save the Children has released a new report revealing Australia’s luckiest and toughest places to be a mum.
Nuclear naysayers raise concerns
Residents have expressed the anger of many rural communities over plans for a nuclear waste dump.
Uber access expanding
Uber has set up a Public Policy Advisory Board to help it navigate the challenges and controversy of its global expansion.
Councils push for FAG certainty
Councils have welcomed new money revealed in this week’s Budget, but they are still being ignored on key fronts.
Feds look local for city delivery
The Federal Government says it will need councils to help it deliver the Smart Policy pillar of its Smart Cities Plan.
Long-awaited rail detailed
The Federal Government has made a $594 million budget commitment to an inland rail network running from Brisbane to Melbourne.
Bore plan moving in Broken Hill
WaterNSW has have chosen a site for bores that could soon supply the far west NSW city of Broken Hill.
Experts react to gas leak claim
Anti-CSG arguments were stoked by recent footage of a river on fire, but experts say the video is not all as it seems.
Legal fight launched on coal giant
This week has seen the start of what could be a landmark climate change case in Australia.
Water funding flows north
Australia’s water industry was not missed in this week’s budget announcement.
New lights to save distracted lives
A German town is installing traffic lights on the ground to protect mobile phone users.