Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - March, 2019
The NSW Opposition has pledged to reinvest revenue collected from the Waste Levy into recycling facilities.
Google maps trendy spread
Researchers are using Google Street View to track gentrification of cities.
LGAT details council costs
The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) has released figures to help councils set rates.
New funds for equality drive
The Victorian Government has put up funds to support gender equality in local government.
Title fight has wide implications
The High Court has ruled on a native title case considered one of the biggest since Mabo.
Dams drop as drought runs on
Experts have reflected on the state of Australia’s drought-afflicted areas after a hot, dry summer.
New change for pole planning
The Victorian Government wants new planning mechanisms to help a rapid uptake of large-scale renewable energy.
Visa eased for farm boost
Visa rules are being relaxed so farmers can more easily hire skilled workers.
Austrade urged to work with councils
A parliamentary committee wants councils to help attract trade and investment to regional Australia.
NSW councils call for child funds
New South Wales councils want money for early childhood education and care services ...
Study slams MDB waste
Billions of dollars are being wasted in water recovery subsidies for irrigation, a new study says.
Community hears coal issues
Rural residents are discussing the future of coal and how it may affect them.
Lead levels rise in SA town
New data shows the number of Port Pirie children with “harmful” levels of lead in their blood has more than doubled since 2017.
Net cast for Medevac staff
The Federal Government has begun its search for medical experts to work on Christmas Island.
Remote health steps defined
Experts have lamented the lack of a cohesive national rural and remote health strategy for Australia.