Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - April, 2019
Traditional owners say they will use every legal option to argue that Adani’s Carmichael coal mine poses ‘alarming’ risk to sacred wetlands.
Bottled water companies watched
Water businesses have been accused of breaking the law with recent groundwater extractions in NSW.
Adani's water claims seem short
Adani does not have enough water permits to cover the construction of its Carmichael mine, analysis suggests.
ALP makes exploration pledge
Labor has pledged $75 million to explore for next-generation materials.
Green convoy meets mine town
An anti-coal convoy has been met with a frosty welcome in the tiny Queensland coal-mining town of Clermont.
Interconnector costs criticised
South Australian businesses say energy transmission lines are driving big, ‘unfair’ losses.
Sydney EDs slammed
New data exposes deteriorating waiting times and safety concerns in Sydney emergency departments.
Uranium mine slides through
The Coalition appears to have signed off on a controversial uranium mine one day before calling the federal election, and did not announce it until the day before Anzac Day.
CCC clears council claims
The Gold Coast City Council and Mayor Tom Tate have been cleared of several corruption allegations.
Councils called to form future
Scientists want councils’ input on the sustainable development of Australia’s cities and urban settlements.
Desert water plan denied
Barnaby Joyce wants to redirect water to the desert to reduce the effects of drought.
Feral-free fence complete
Scientists have created a 40-square-kilometre sanctuary for native Australian animals.
Rates fight holds up mine
The owners of a much-lauded nickel mining project in Tasmania's west say a rates stoush has stalled their plans.
Recycling report finds piles
Australia’s recycling industry may not be doing nearly as much recycling as many people believe.
Vic. expands drug trial
The Victorian Government is changing the rules for its supervised safe injecting room.
Auditions on for Melbourne buskers
Melbourne buskers will soon face judges in public auditions as new permit regulations come into effect.
Fish death causes suggested
A new report has found that climate change and water access agreements led to mass fish deaths in the lower Darling.
CDP safety investigated
An investigation into a remote work for the dole provider will look at claims of repeated safety breaches.
New fines for farm protests
Animal rights activists who invade Queensland farms and abattoirs will soon face new fines.