Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - October, 2019
Melbourne City Council has voted on new measures to halve the number of cars driving through Melbourne’s CBD.
Water carts funded for NSW town
New funding means residents of Euchareena in New South Wales will no longer pay thousands of dollars a year to truck water into their town.
Water study shows wealthy waste
An analysis of wastewater has revealed socioeconomic links to diet and drug consumption.
SA quiet on cladding specifics
Dozens of South Australian buildings require urgent remedial work for flammable aluminium cladding ...
Big firm acquiring aquifers
Concern has been raised about a big agricultural company’s plans to buy up groundwater.
New dams planned for NSW
The Federal Government’s says its new billion-dollar dam package for NSW will see “bulldozers in the ground” next year.
Perth water use exceeds expectation
Despite a sharp rise in use, WA’s water minister says water-saving messages are cutting through.
Cash to attract rural teachers
Teachers are being offered a $50,000 cash incentive to work at Victoria's toughest schools.
Legal threat for Fines Victoria
Victorian councils have threatened to sue over “unacceptable service” from Fines Victoria.
Warrnambool cover-ups alleged
Warrnambool City Council leaders have been accused of silencing claims of fraudulent spending and cover-ups.
MDBP issues laid out
NSW communities have testified about how the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has negatively impacted upon their lives.
Tech edge for water search
Helicopters slung with high-tech sensors are being sent on a water search in remote New South Wales.
CASA urged to ease up on Angels
A Senate committee has recommended authorities relax maintenance requirements for aircraft involved in medical charity flights.
Extinction action slows cities
Thousands of protesters are disrupting major cities for two weeks of Extinction Rebellion protests.
No action over slug shutdown
A Melbourne council has dropped all charges against a catering business that was shut down over a slug in its kitchen.
Horizon sees renewable future
WA’s Horizon Power is pulling down parts of its overhead network and replacing it with a renewable microgrid.
Bin crisis still biting
Victorian councils are making changes in an attempt to deal with an ongoing recycling crisis.
Council corruption risks high
A damning report has revealed a high risk of corruption within local government in Victoria.
Councillor resigns on radio
A Tasmanian councillor has resigned live on radio, saying ongoing “personal attacks” and online harassment have been “too much”.