Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - August, 2017
The WA Government has launched groundwater surveys in the hope of unlocking major new irrigated agriculture sites.
Aurora launched for Port Augusta
Port Augusta is set to host a new $650 million, 150MW solar thermal power plant.
SA makes $1.6b Land Title deal
The South Australian Government is moving ahead on a $1.6 billion deal to privatise its Lands Titles Office.
Councils slam planning change
NSW councils are outraged at a new move to make planning panels mandatory for Sydney and Wollongong.
Pyne drops dirt files
Queensland MP Rob Pyne has used parliamentary privilege to release a ‘dirt file’ on the state’s councils.
Tack changed in TasWater takeover
Tasmanian councils are turning their focus to the Legislative Council Select Committee in its bid to prevent the takeover of TasWater.
Violent video backs welfare card
Footage of violence in Indigenous communities has been used in a push to expand the cashless welfare card.
Limits laid on contaminated town
The Northern Territory Government has imposed water restrictions on the entire town of Katherine due to PFAS chemical concerns.
Recycling issues piling up
Household recycling is not happening as most people expect, and authorities are scrambling to respond.
Council funds greener garbage
A Melbourne council is converting its garbage trucks to hydrogen fuel.
CSG worries studied
Experts have assessed the level of community concern about coal seam gas in Queensland.
More charges for ex-Ipswich Mayor
Former Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale will face court this week on charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice.
LGA against rate-capping in SA
A new report suggests rate-capping in SA would lead to higher costs for ratepayers.
LGNSW releases road money
Local Government NSW is investing over $1.2 million in programs designed to protect and manage roadside reserves.
New deal for community voices
The WA Premier and local government leaders have signed an agreement to help ensure communities are heard on key decisions.
Two-tier tent fight in NSW
A tent city in Sydney has triggered a stoush between state and local government.
Inquiries called as farms muddy MDB
The state governments are being asked to assist in a review of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.