Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - February, 2018
City votes for balloon ban
Melbourne’s City of Darebin has banned balloons, disposable food containers and cups at events on council property.
IA assesses cities' future
Infrastructure Australia says the patchwork nature of local government could make cities less liveable.
WALGA welcomes training boost
WA country councils have been given a boost, with the State Government extending funding for regional Local Government Elected Members.
Farmers hope for MDBP favour
Locals want the new Deputy PM to commit to progress on the Murray Darling.
Green goals plugged in Stony project
Consultants say a waterway project in Melbourne’s west demonstrates how environmental principles can increase urban liveability.
Health award for water campaign
Victoria has rewarded Ballarat’s attempt to reduce the consumption of soft drinks with a campaign promoting water.
State supports bin change
Victorian councils are getting some help from the State Government to deal with China’s waste import ban.
Doyle probe stalls
Preparation of the investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Melbourne's former lord mayor appear to have stalled.
IHAP plans slammed
The local government lobby is concerned some councils are about to lose planning rights.
NT town makes water plan
A remote Northern Territory Indigenous family and a Sydney marketing firm have teamed up to sell bottled water from Arnhem Land.
Report reveals WA failings
A new report has delivered a scathing assessment of WA’s former Liberal-National government ...
Roads Minister retracts claim
Victoria's Roads Minister has apologised for describing a funding package as “better than a kick in the dick”.
Territory plans Don Dale replacement
The NT Government has announced a $70 million project to replace Darwin's Don Dale detention centre and the Alice Springs youth detention facility.
Cashless card continues
The cashless welfare card will stay in SA and WA for another year, but a wider expansion of the program has been blocked.
Councils get integrity access
The Queensland Government is allowing councillors access to the Queensland Integrity Commissioner for advice on ethical and integrity issues.
Push for change on apology anniversary
A historic anniversary has been used to push for targets to reduce the number of Indigenous children in care.
Scaffidi hearings close
Closing addresses have been heard in the tribunal on Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi.