Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - July, 2016
The WA Government has released its long-awaited plan for remote Aboriginal communities.
Foam ban imposed in QLD
The Queensland Government has banned the chemical firefighting foams that contaminate land and ground water across the country.
New clinic to fill jab gaps
A special clinic will specifically target children who are not vaccinated due to complex medical conditions.
Nuclear jury sets direction
The citizens’ jury portion of South Australia’s nuclear waste dump plan has revealed some strong concerns.
Pokies dispersal decried
New research has revealed that gamblers in poorer suburbs can lose over three times more money to poker machines than those in more advantaged areas.
Ancient trade accepted in NT
There is a growing legal precedent for native title holders to take and use resources from their land for commercial purposes.
Big gaps in trade fees revealed
Insiders say there is a massive disparity between the fees charged to WA public high school students studying trade subjects.
Disgusting practice condemned in NSW
Greyhound racing will soon be banned in NSW, bringing to end an industry that for many is exploitative, abusive, cruel and unnecessary.
New SA split brewing
Just days after Marion Council voted to leave South Australia’s Local Government Association (LGA), a second Adelaide council might go it alone.
Vote lag seen as evidence for change
Some say this week’s sluggish vote count shows we should move to digital systems.
Braille crossings making Sydney safer
Sydney will soon feature the world's most comprehensive network of braille and tactile signs for the visually-impaired.
Study reveals new mining/health link
Experts have linked cases of mesothelioma in an Aboriginal community to a nearby mine.