Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - March, 2017
An urban planning expert has criticised Brisbane’s urban sprawl and the over-reliance on cars.
Council probe taking shape
The list of people to appear at Queensland's corruption watchdog council election inquiry has been released.
NSW merger overturned
The NSW Court of Appeal has overturned the NSW Government’s bid to merge Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby councils.
Locals lap up lake promise
Broken Hill environmentalists have welcomed a National Party MP's pledge to reform management of the Menindee Lakes.
NT bringing asbestos control closer
Asbestos control will soon be covered under in the Northern Territory’s Public and Environmental Health Act.
Councils cry out for funding return
Councils are pushing the Treasurer to restore indexation to Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) in the Budget ...
Meth check finds rates rising
The National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program has revealed methylamphetamine is growing in prevalence across all regions of Australia.
$50 million smart fund opened
The Federal Government has put up millions to fund smart tech projects for local government.
Gold Coast election hearing planned
The Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) has announced it will hold a public hearing about the 2016 Gold Coast City Council election.
UN reviews Indigenous issues
Australia has come under fresh criticism for the treatment of its Indigenous population.
Stop Adani Alliance launched
Former Greens leader Bob Brown has brought together a unified front against the Carmichael coal mine.
Experts corralled for Sky Muster
NBN Co is ploughing resources into fixing the troubled Sky Muster satellite service.
QLD leaders fly to fight for coal
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has brought a gaggle of rural mayors to India to push for the Carmichael mine.
ALGA seeks grant confirmation
Local government associations want to confirm the return of indexation of Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs).
Council selling "heavenly" homes
Residents in Tasmania’s Meander Valley have refused to pay rates to a “false god”.
Staff bail after IT fail
Two senior staff have left Brisbane City Council in the wake of a $60 million tech blowout.
Santos' Pilliga plans advanced
Courts have quashed questions over the legality of Santos’ water treatment plant in the Pilliga forest.