Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - May, 2018
Concern over CCS plan
Some residents have rejected a key part of a Victorian Government energy plan.
Health budget outlined
The new Federal Budget includes significant spending on health in rural areas.
Outback students get Budget boost
This week’s Federal Budget includes a number of education measures.
No budget shock for shires
The Federal Budget keeps some important local government initiatives turning over.
Taxpayers to cover more for polls
Victorian taxpayers will cover more election campaign costs after a donations shakeup announced this week.
Reef and rangers backed
This week’s federal Budget locks in $535.8 million to help the Reef, and extra funding for Indigenous rangers.
Deal to see Murray moves proceed
Labor and the Coalition appear to have reached agreement on proposed MDBP amendments.
Council questions mine rehab
A South Australian council has slammed the rehabilitation of coal-fired power stations and their ash dams.
Telstra responds to cable fail
An inquiry has been launched after a lightning strike knocked out triple-0 services.
Commissioner questions MDBP basis
A royal commissioner has questioned the legality of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Ipswich faces mass sacking
The Ipswich City Council will be dissolved after Mayor Andrew Antoniolli was charged with seven counts of fraud.
LGAQ outlines big bin bill
A Senate inquiry has heard Queensland ratepayers face a $50 million bill for recycling.
State pays for Palm Island riots
Queensland will pay $30 million to settle a class action over the 2004 Palm Island riots ...
Court flips Acland decision
Queensland’s Supreme Court has rejected a Land Court decision to scrap the expansion of the New Acland coal mine.
TasWater takeover simmers down
The Tasmanian Government has given up its plan to take over TasWater.