Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - June, 2020
The NSW Government once pledged to take back 15,000 kilometres of regional roads from NSW councils, but that plan may be at risk.
Gas pause rejected
The NSW Government has voted down a bill to temporarily stop coal seam gas activity.
River rules not helping
Experts say the overlooked “human factor” in water management rules can have serious consequences.
More cultural sites at risk
Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt says no Aboriginal site should ever be damaged by mining, but another could be on the block.
Polluted flows revealed
Polluted water running off a mine site in NSW is entering rivers that supply some of Sydney's water.
City to get second injecting room
The Victorian Government has announced Melbourne will receive its second safe injecting room – much to the consternation of some locals.
Big moves from council meetings
It has been a significant week for Port Macquarie-Hastings Council ...
Councils want seat at new table
Leaders have voted to scrap the COAG model, but local government says it has been left out.
Locals call for MDB buyback
Communities along the Murray-Darling Basin are calling for the urgent buyback of water.
Sleep-ins show in water data
After two months of more people working from home water system data shows weekday sleep-ins are the new norm.
Greater Hume grassfire decided
The 64 victims of a devastating grassfire more than a decade ago will soon receive a share of $16 million.