Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - February, 2019
Christmas Island is not impressed by the Federal Government’s “knee-jerk” decision to reopen its immigration detention centre.
Council votes for MP ban
Whitsunday Regional Council has passed a motion to ban MP Jason Costigan from visiting schools.
Dump search impacts exposed
Government documents suggest the nuclear waste site selection process has triggered mental health concerns, business boycotts and division.
PM urges Indigenous reform
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called for a new approach to reducing gaps for Indigenous Australians.
Rezoning promise backed
Councils have welcomed a proposal to ban spot rezoning by developers in NSW.
Bill to scrap buyback cap
Labor wants to remove a cap on the amount of water the Government can buy from irrigators ...
State begins flood review
The Queensland Government has appointed its Inspector General to assess preparedness and response to floods in the state's north.
Farmers count flood deaths
There are estimates that half a million cattle have been killed in Queensland flood waters.
Regional migrant road shortened
A new Federal Government plan will see migrants fast-tracked to regional areas.
States back cladding ban
Flammable cladding has been banned in buildings nationwide, but Australia may never be free of the risky material.
Yass swamped with water promises
Labor's NSW and federal branches have pledged $5 million each to fix water problems in Yass, if they win upcoming elections.
ACT rate bills changed
The ACT has used subtle psychological cues to encourage ratepayers to pay up sooner.
CSIRO questions carbon stats
CSIRO has raised concerns that Australia is overstating its emissions reductions.
Review finds CDP issues
The Federal Government has released a damning review of its own Aboriginal work-for-the-dole scheme.
Cotton drain called out
Centre Alliance Senator Rex Patrick has challenged the cotton industry to justify its use of water.
Experts assess northern aquaculture
Experts are working on plans for a commercially viable aquaculture industry across northern Australia.
MDBA slammed
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority acted unlawfully, committed gross maladministration and ignored climate change ...
North Vic. water talks begin
Community consultation for the Northern Victoria Resource Plan is now open.