Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - March, 2020
A massive scientific scorecard has rated the health of Australia’s environment less than 1 out of 10.
NSW approves risky operation
New South Wales has allowed a coal mining extension under Sydney's Woronora water reservoir.
Paper panic hits sewers
Peoples’ lack of toilet paper is creating havoc as flushed items block sewer pipes.
City considers dengue declaration
Townsville health authorities may soon declare an outbreak of dengue fever in the city.
Cashless card scheme paused
New welfare recipients will not be forced onto controversial cashless debit cards.
Cleared councillor slams LNP
A Brisbane councillor is calling for the resignation of LNP members after being cleared by the state’s corruption watchdog.
New bill for prison pandemic
Some older prisoners may be released after New South Wales passed a special COVID-19 bill.
State to save green spine
The Victorian Government has taken over an award-winning road to stop it being destroyed by the Geelong council.
Whittlesea under administration
An Interim Administrator has been brought in to run the Whittlesea City Council.
Fluoride poll for port town
A NSW council will soon ask its community whether it wants to remove fluoride from the public water supply.
Audit inspects failed rail
Victoria's Auditor-General says the state's handling of a big rail upgrade has been “deficient” and “inadequate”.
Private schools get funding boost
The Federal Government has found time to give private schools a $3.4 billion boost.
Experts slam Federal 'abuse'
Lawyers say the Federal Government ‘sports rorts’ saga is just one instance of broader, systemic abuse.
Polls wait on outbreak
Queensland Parliament has given itself the ability to suspend or postpone upcoming council elections.
Whittlesea council sacked
Legislation to sack the Whittlesea City Council has ben tabled in Victorian Parliament.
Murray study finds social gaps
An official report has found a growing sense of hopelessness across the Murray-Darling Basin.
Study plugs smaller cities
Often over-looked as people praise metro living, Australia’s most liveable regional cities have been revealed.
Call to reform gap goals
Australia’s Closing the Gap policy has been dubbed a “medical response to what is effectively a political problem”, amid calls for stronger efforts.
Social housing help studied
With up to 10 per cent of Australians living in social housing at some point, experts say it can be a vital launchpad for a more stable life.