Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - November, 2020
The NT Government says the Ranger Uranium Mine in Kakadu is not responsible for a nearby cancer cluster.
CFA seeks Hazelwood costs
Victoria’s Country Fire Authority (CFA) is attempting to recover the cost of putting out the 2014 Hazelwood coal mine fire.
Funds for first micro-hydro
New funding has been provided for Australia’s first remote microgrid using renewable hydrogen generation.
Oration urges deep links
Experts say it is more important than ever to learn from ancient Australian cultures.
LGAQ walks against violence
Local government advocates in Queensland have walked against domestic and family violence in a ‘Red Bench Relay’.
Lost documents return
Destroyed documents at the heart of a grants controversy in NSW have been recovered.
Safety nets saved 500k
Research shows JobKeeper, JobSeeker and Coronavirus Supplement saved 500,000 families from financial distress.
Green light for gas giant
The Narrabri Gas Project has received federal approval, despite concerns for water resources.
SA Water shows lockdown shift
SA Water has provided details on what people did during the state’s two-day lockdown.
Developers push NSW moves
The NSW Premier has been accused of making decisions suggested by developers against departmental advice.
Sydney Water works watched
NSW utility Sydney Water has signed a new software deal to keep tabs on its $4 billion transformation.
New ALGA president elected
Sydney City Councillor Linda Scott has been elected President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA).
ASIO warns of online grooming
ASIO has launched a public awareness campaign about foreign spies on social media.
NSW building big
New South Wales says it will maintain a $107 billion infrastructure pipeline despite record deficit.
Cross-border tracing tests
NSW, Victoria and ACT will soon test a combined, decentralised contact tracing system.
State set on housing help
Billions of dollars will be spent on Victoria’s largest ever public housing construction blitz.
Climate report card released
The State of the Climate 2020 reports shows continued warming and an increase in extreme weather.