Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - August, 2017
More local governments are deciding on whether to continue celebrating January 26 as Australia Day.
Drug test trial questioned
The Federal Government is planning random drug tests for welfare recipients ...
New seats could shake Federal make-up
A looming electoral carve-up could be concerning for some federal MPs.
Tassie seeks shorter planning path
Tasmania’s new planning laws could invite corruption and political interference.
WA councils under AG's lens
Western Australia’s local governments are now under the oversight of the state’s Auditor General.
Boat boss details bleaching effect
Senators have faced a dive boat operator whose business is being harmed by ...
Hughenden has damming ideas
The Queensland town of Hughenden wants huge new water supplies to help it become a cropping powerhouse.
CDP pushing people to the brink
An NT MP has described how a work-for-the-dole scheme is driving people to desperation.
Council moves on dodgy driving
Tasmanian mayor Tony Bisdee has voted to censure himself over a string of driving offences.
Council sacked over years of mismanagement
Victoria’s Central Goldfields council is set to be sacked over financial mismanagement.
Darebin joins date debate
Melbourne’s Darebin council has been stripped of its citizenship ceremony after agreeing not to celebrate colonialism.
Hobart takes up rainbow flag
Hobart City Council will fly the rainbow pride flag until same-sex marriage is legalised.
School slammed for maths mistake
Somehow, a NSW high school has taught senior students the wrong maths course.
Harbour to house new reef
A modular artificial reef will soon be suspended near the Sydney Opera House.
Toxic leaks could seep into Sydney
Water scientists say millions of litres of toxic water is escaping from a derelict coal mine into Sydney's drinking water catchment.
Council creating paths to employment
A Victorian council has launched an innovative new program to teach vulnerable young people how to secure a job.
Ceremony scrapped in date fight
Feathers have been firmly rustled by a decision not to refer to January 26 as Australia Day.
Free wi-fi to lure tourists
A group of outback Queensland councils have launched a giant free wi-fi network for travellers.
Gutwein's waste claims denied
Tasmanian councils say the state’s treasurer is encouraging business to break the law.
Ruddock making run for Hornsby
Australia's second-longest serving federal politician is running for Mayor of Hornsby.
NSW faces foam class action
A NSW community is taking legal action after cancer-causing chemicals were found in their water supply.