Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - November, 2018
Students across the country have gone on strike and held protests over the lack of political action to address climate change.
Big Tassie resort backed
The Glamorgan Spring Bay Council has back a controversial tourism development.
Councils join anti-violence drive
Councils across Victoria have joined a global campaign to eliminate gender-based violence.
Meth charge for ex-minister
A former NSW police minister, now a councillor, has been caught with meth at a Queensland casino.
New way to pay for Sydney trains
Sydney residents can now pay for their train rides by tapping on with a credit or debit card.
WALGA wants rates gap closed
Reports say charities may suffer under a bid to close a ‘rates exemption loophole’ in WA.
Climate cases expand legal grounds
A review has found climate change lawsuits against governments have had more success than those against fossil fuel companies.
Gold Coast making tech moves
The Gold Coast has signed its first contract for a City-owned broadband network.
ALGA president re-elected
The local government lobby ALGA has unanimously re-elected Mayor David O'Loughlin as its president at its annual general meeting in Alice Springs.
Big asset gap revealed
New analysis says $30 billion of community assets are in poor condition and require “significant renewal.”
Councils resist broadcast order
Local governments are less than impressed with the NSW Government’s announcement of a new council meeting code.
Perth probe launched
There is a large number of “very serious” matters with the operations and affairs at the City of Perth, according to a new probe.
Rort leads to card crackdown
The NSW Government says it will audit credit card use at local councils across the state.
WALGA wants lower road toll
The WA Local Government Association has launched a statewide road safety campaign.
Feds post big dam funds
The Federal Government has put up $500 million to “turbocharge” the construction of new dams and irrigation projects.
Inpex sets up $24m fund
Japanese gas giant Inpex will pay Darwin's Larrakia people $24 million over the 40-year lifespan of the Ichthys LNG project.
City hayfever watch goes live
A new project will help Brisbane residents with hayfever and seasonal asthma keep a check on levels of grass pollen in the air.
Coffee cup money for NSW
NSW councils have welcomed new funding to help divert disposable coffee cups from landfill.
Groote locals get new control
Groote Eylandt has signed a multi-million-dollar deal for local control over services.
SA mayoral diversity rises
The number of female mayors in South Australia has more than doubled in recent years.