Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - May, 2020
Youth activists are preparing a legal challenge against a Clive Palmer coal project.
NSW fails to take council powers
New South Wales councils say they have avoided a power grab by the state.
Planning persists in WA
A new survey suggests local government planning departments are still functioning across WA.
Blockchain applied to irrigation
Experts are investigating blockchain technologies for water markets.
Keelty sees unused supplies
The Murray-Darling’s ‘top cop’ Mick Keelty says there is a lot of unused water somewhere in the southern basin system.
Adani approved by ignorant system
There is new evidence that expert advice was ignored or dismissed in the Adani Carmichael mine approval process.
CCC probe checks Trad's call
A corruption probe that has already cost Queensland MP Jackie Trad the deputy premiership is getting underway.
Aboriginal health gaps highlighted
Health authorities say the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed fundamental gaps in Aboriginal health care.
QLD opens fossil fuel fields
The Queensland Government’s latest COVID-19 stimulus measure is to open up almost 7,000 square kilometres of land for coal and gas exploration.
Amnesty for new councillors
Queensland authorities have announced a three-month amnesty for first-time mayors and councillors on minor misconduct complaints.
Councils want casual money
Victoria has announced a job scheme for casual staff, but it does not include council workers.
Logging linked to fierce fires
Logging of native forests appears to have increased the risk and of the recent, catastrophic Australian bushfires.
WA reveals carting cost
The WA Government says it has spent $1.6 million carting water since May 2019.
Fast track for $2.2b development
The approval fast-track in NSW appears to be working, with a $2.2 billion redevelopment signed off ...
Solar chimney safety assessed
New research shows solar chimneys not only reduce energy bills; they can also save lives.
Price threats drive down bowsers
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has helped push down petrol prices in the Territory.
Report slams frack approval
A leaked expert report shows the Queensland Government was informed of the risks of further gas fracking in the state's Channel Country.