Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - December, 2021
Analysis of over 19,000 federal grants shows Liberal electorates have received three times more taxpayer money than Labor-held seats.
Councils back bin help
The Queensland Government says it will continue offsetting the cost of the waste levy on household wheelie bins.
Cultural laws pass in WA
WA Parliament has passed cultural heritage protection laws that may not work.
Ipswich to de-name bridge
Ipswich City Council will remove the name of its disgraced former mayor from local infrastructure.
PFAS review finds limited effect
Local experts have completed a major review of the effect of toxic firefighting foam.
Sacred protections questioned
Concern abounds after the Northern Territory awarded its largest ever groundwater licence.
VR fires boost response
Researchers have used virtual reality bushfires to study peoples’ responses.
MAV backs anti-violence scheme
A new program in Victoria recognises councils as the forefront of family violence prevention.
Mental boost for APY Lands
The SA Government is sending more mental health staff to be sent to APY Lands.
NAIDOC prize for Aurukun mayor
The Aurukun Shire Council Mayor has been named ‘Person of the Year’ at the 2021 National NAIDOC Awards.
WA towns in green shift
A coalition of 40 West Australian Councils have signed up to immediately move to 100 per cent renewable energy.
MDBA reports on productivity boost
The MDBA says water for the environment is providing food and habitat for fish and other aquatic animals.
People power new plant
Authorities in WA are putting together a new power station made of the various assets of over 500 consumers.
Flood fund topped up
Applications for the National Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Program are now open.
Funding bias studied
A new analysis has again shown discretionary grants being issued to seats the Coalition wants to win.
Report reviews joint orgs
An independent review has given good marks to NSW’s network of 13 joint organisations.