Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - July, 2019
Bundaberg Regional Council has been accused of starting its own propaganda channel.
City slugged with catering claim
A catering company has accused a local government of using underhanded tactics to shut it down.
Council seeks new gold rush
A remote WA council is providing prospecting leases for novice gold miners.
Clean power to provide 35 per cent
Thirty-five per cent of Australia’s electricity needs will be met by clean sources within two years, analysts say.
Pink Lake project launched
Scientists say they may be able to restore WA’s Pink Lake to its famous bubblegum hue.
Farmers back MDBP probe
The NSW Farmers has backed a call for a Commonwealth royal commission into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan (MDBP).
Energy Minister inquiry looms
The Federal Energy Minister could face a formal inquiry into alleged backroom meetings.
US eyes new Darwin port
The United States military is preparing a $300 million push to expand naval facilities in northern Australia.
Climate calls continue
New independent MP Zali Steggall is calling for a nationwide climate emergency declaration – a push already undertaken by dozens of local governments.
Councils call for big road money
Councils are petitioning the government to help fund a future-fit transport network.
Extortion charge for former mayor
Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale posed as a private eye and attempted to extort the former partner of a Brisbane escort.
Liberal MP backs Indigenous bid
A new Liberal MP has become the latest conservative to back an Indigenous advisory body in the constitution.
SKM told to pay back quick
Courts and government authorities are cracking down on recycling giant SKM.
Barwon-Darling issues revealed
A new report says the Barwon-Darling river system is “an ecosystem in crisis”, on a path to collapse.
Radioactive 'cells' slammed
Sydney residents have voted against a plan to bury radioactive waste in their neighbourhood.
PM makes rural pledge
The Prime Minister has promised to set up a new parliamentary committee for rural and regional Australia.
Single-member measure opposed
There is strong criticism of a Victorian Government plan to boost diversity in local councils.
Nats back new dams
Nationals leader Michael McCormack wants more dams and weirs in regional Australia.
New zones for forest logging
The New South Wales Government may reclassify old growth forest to open it up to the timber industry.