Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - January, 2020
The Mayor of Alice Springs has responded to ongoing concerns about a potential conflict of interest.
Drought funds flow to LNP seats
It has been revealed that the Federal Government ignored its own criteria in awarding millions worth of drought grants.
Rottnest gets upgrade funds
The WA Government has announced a $33 million boost for the state’s premier tourist destination, Rottnest Island.
Seabins to sweep city river
The City of Melbourne is using floating rubbish bins to stop litter washing into the Yarra River at Docklands.
Tate emerges almost unscathed
A corruption probe has investigated the alleged interference in council decisions on the Gold Coast.
Blame spread for funding delays
Farmers have slammed the year-long delays in getting drought funding applications assessed.
AER backs new link
The energy regulator says there is a ‘robust’ business case for a $1.5 billion electricity interconnector between SA and NSW.
'Sports rort' scandal continues
Pressure is increasing on the Federal Government over the biased allocation of sports funds.
'Virtual warehouse' for fire relief
The NSW Government has commissioned an online service to coordinate bushfire donations for regional areas.
Councils want intent retained
Queensland councils are urging the state government to listen to them, as it prepares new conflict of interest laws.
Canberra spreads supplies
Canberra has agreed to send water to “buy time” for the drought-affected town of Braidwood.
Council commits to asbestos fix
Blue Mountains City Council has accepted a $513,880 enforceable undertaking over alleged safety contraventions.
Denham set for hydro-boost
The WA town of Denham is on track to become a zero-emission community with the help of hydrogen power.
NSW backs off rural renewables
The New South Wales government will not provide regional towns with renewably-sourced emergency backup power during disasters ...
Councils welcome fire funds
Councils have welcomed $60 million in bushfire assistance from the Federal Government.
Ipswich report shows big loss
An official report has detailed millions of dollars lost by Ipswich City Council, among a string of other failings.
Curtains on NSW catchments
WaterNSW has installed giant screens to clean bushfire ash out of water supplies.
Dry town rallies trucks
Stanthorpe has run out of water, leading to the largest water carting project by a local government in Australia.