Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - August, 2018
South Australia's Murray Darling Basin Royal Commission will not cross–examine federal officials.
CSIRO maps dam areas
Scientists say giant dams could turn north QLD, WA and the NT into even greater agricultural food bowls.
Drought climate link ignored
The former president of the NFF says federal politicians are ignoring the link between drought and climate change.
Famous face for PFAS case
American legal activist Erin Brockovich has arrived in Australia for a lawsuit against the Department of Defence.
Farm bosses face big fraud claim
Two Cotton farm executives have been arrested over an alleged $20 million fraud involving water-saving funds.
NSW lights up LED plan
The NSW Government will spend $72 million from its Climate Change Fund to help businesses and households reduce energy costs.
Joyce accused of river influence
Barnaby Joyce has been accused of tilting the MDBA towards irrigation interests over the environment.
TasWater takes down alerts
TasWater says it has removed all of its boil water alerts across the island state.
Corruption study shows more mistrust
Trust and confidence in all levels of Australian government is on the decline.
Small town taking on big bottler
Rural Victorians have launched a global campaign to stop water from local supplies being bottled.
Council welcomes solar dawn
Some rural councils are celebrating a renewable energy boom in Queensland.
Ipswich leaders at last meeting
Ipswich City councillors will soon attend what is expected to be their final meeting.
Native rights at risk in Adani appeal
Traditional owners who oppose the Adani mine are at risk of having their native title rights extinguished.
NBN ditches price split
NBN chief Bill Morrow has backpedalled on charges that could have seen regional customers paying more for broadband services.
Noosa names plastic champions
An innovative new program could help Queensland shed its title of Australia’s most littered state.