Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - March, 2018
Some sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise in Western Australia, with Aboriginal communities hit particularly hard.
Infrastructure spend for Indigenous towns
Queensland indigenous councils are set to benefit from new spending on water and waste infrastructure.
LG struggles with bin change
Councils are scrambling to avoid a recycling crisis, as China’s restrictions on foreign waste materials begins to bite.
Report upholds Doyle allegations
An independent investigation has found former Melbourne city council lord mayor Robert Doyle sexually harassed two women.
WA increasing council powers
The WA Government is giving itself new powers to deal with troublesome councillors.
Pond project seeks waste efficiency
New research could give Australians in regional and remote areas better access to recycled water.
Affluent areas lead non-vaccination
Sydney's richest suburbs have some of the lowest rates of child immunisation, according to a new report.
CCC probing Mayor's interests
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate is being investigated by Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC).
CDP scheme hitting hard
The CDP Indigenous work-for-the-dole scheme is fining its participants at a much higher rate than other jobseeker schemes.
Advocates slam Doyle stories
ALGWA has made formal complaints about a series of articles on Robert Doyle’s sexual harassment case.
Brisbane staff get pay rise
Brisbane City Council has awarded employees a pay increase in defiance of unions.
Councillor conserves Jesus graffiti
An NT councillor has trademarked graffiti that reads “Jesus loves nachos”.
Gold Coast corruption claims probed
Queensland’s corruption watchdog has launched an investigation of the Gold Coast City Council.
LG reforms pushed in SA
South Australian local government advocates have laid out plans for sector-wide reforms.
Coober Pedy questions drill plan
The Coober Pedy council is concerned a plan to drill for oil and gas could put its drinking water supplies at risk.
Help coming for rural carers
The NDIA will spend about $420 million implementing the recommendations of an independent review of NDIS pricing.
Regional unis make cap complaint
Regional universities are concerned they will bear the brunt of the university funding freeze.