Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - November, 2017
Tasmania’s Board of Inquiry has reported on what it calls the “unethical” leadership of the Glenorchy City Council.
IPART makes peg change
NSW’s Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has changed the methodology used to set the annual rate cap.
Papers signed for NT space push
Leases have been signed at what could be the site of Australia's first commercial space centre.
Fourth PFAS case considered
Darwin residents could become the next group to sue the Defence Department over PFAS contamination.
Goldfields' flood money missing
A Victorian council has admitted the mismanagement of millions of dollars in flood funding.
TasWater takeover drowned for now
Tasmania's bid to take over TasWater has been defeated in the Upper House.
NT makes powerful pledge
The NT Government has announced a push for a 50 per cent renewable energy target by 2030.
Doctors call for jail age increase
Doctors have joined a push to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years old.
Tesla claims success in SA
Tesla has completed construction on what is described as the world's most powerful lithium ion battery.
Council credit card use reviewed
Tasmania’s auditor-general has reported on the use of credit cards by Tasmanian local council managers and elected members.
Councils welcome JO move
The NSW Government says it will allow councils to form cross-border Joint Organisations ...
Developer help alleged
Media reports say a Queensland mayor lobbied his council to support a development by one of his campaign donors ...
Vic moves to tighten terror laws
The Victorian Government is looking at tough new laws to terror-proof Melbourne.
Xenophon goes against rates
Nick Xenophon has back-flipped on his support of capping local council rates.
SA stamps feet on MDBP changes
The SA Government says it will not sign off on any changes to the Murray Darling Basin Plan, leading the Federal Government to accuse it of playing “petty politics”.
TasWater plan could go to poll
The Tasmanian Government may be willing to compromise in its bid to take over TasWater.
Building money questioned
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate is facing calls for an investigation into international flights and accommodation donated by developers.
Cat bounty ruffles feathers
A central Queensland council is being criticised for its $10 bounty on feral cats.
Councils lay out election demands
South Australian councils want lottery proceeds to pay for heritage building preservation.
ICAC receives Coober Pedy claims
The Local Government Association of SA has reported allegations against it to the authorities.