Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - June, 2017
ALGA says technology is just one part of creating more prosperous and innovative communities.
Councils claim rego win
WA councils say they have fought off an attempt by the State Government to impose the costs of its financial recovery on local communities.
LGA welcomes community money
The SA Government has put up $40 million commitment to fund community initiatives through the Fund My Neighbourhood program.
Perth could break City silence
The City of Perth may overturn its long-running media gag on councillors.
Sydney deputy lord mayor drops duties
Sydney's Lord Mayor Clover Moore says her former deputy may have liked her position, but “perhaps not the work”.
Ord cuts could hit hard
The WA Government has supported a recent decision to cut the water allocation for the Kimberley's Ord Irrigation Scheme.
Coober Pedy found to have misspent $1.3m
South Australia’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has found Coober Pedy Council misspent a $1.3 million state government grant.
Councils could urge date change
The peak body for councils may push to change the date of Australia Day.
Pisasale prosecution continues
Former Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale has been granted bail in the Brisbane magistrates after his arrest ...
ACT's water deal questioned
Questions are being raised over a deal between ActewAGL and Icon Water worth tens of millions of dollars per year.
Perth could need new desal
The West Australian government is being asked consider a new desalination plant expected to cost over $1 billion.
Salmon expansion protested
More than 1,000 people have joined a floating protest against a proposed $30 million salmon farm development on Tasmania’s pristine east coast.
Melbourne cladding checked
Melbourne's Lord Mayor says the city is “very close” to fixing potentially dangerous cladding at 17 of the city's buildings.
Call for teleheath continuity
Advocates want to make sure funding for important telehealth services stays strong.
Pumped hydro study spots SA sites
Researchers have identified over 180 possible sites for pumped hydro energy storage across South Australia.
'Bludger' map dubbed misleading
The Coalition has released a list of welfare “bludger hotspots” across the country.
ANAO reviews remote work scheme
Authorities are investigating a work-for-the-dole program that has been accused of driving up poverty.
ECQ review released
The Electoral Commission of Queensland has been labelled a secretive, authoritarian organisation ...
Holes appear in Scaffidi statement
Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi has been accused of giving inaccurate information to the State Administrative Tribunal.