Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - January, 2018
South Australian mayor Andrew Lee has been cleared of misconduct over the sale of a winery, despite authorities stating he had “walked a fine ethical line”.
Concern over SA gas plans
Conservationists say the SA Government should not allow an underground coal gasification project ...
Sectors seek better access
The federal government has been petitioned by both the public and private sectors to improve access to each other’s data.
Shark nets slammed
Conservationists have decried NSW’s shark nets after it was revealed they caught a number of protected species.
Adani airstrip questioned
Queensland’s Local Government Department has been asked to investigate the Townsville council's ...
Mt Isa loses water fight
Mount Isa City Council has lost a case in Queensland’s Supreme Court over a near-$50,000 water rates bill.
Scaffidi returns "refreshed"
Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi says she is “refreshed and keen” to face 2018.
Survey used to plug federal ICAC
A survey of the federal public sector has found 5 per cent have seen some kind of misconduct.
VR bushfire to boost readiness
Victorian fire authorities are using virtual reality to encourage disaster preparedness.
Whyalla looks to green future
The mayor of Whyalla wants the town to shift from a heavy industry centre to a hub for renewable energy.
PC says bush push not enough
The Productivity Commission says decentralisation is not a fix for struggling regional economies.
Master Builders urge planning change
The main building industry lobby says responsibility for development approvals should be taken from local government and given to independent bodies.