Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - April, 2021
The NSW Government has announced a public inquiry into Central Coast Council.
Ex-PM wants port lease review
A former PM has called for the Darwin Port lease to a Chinese company to be reviewed.
WALGA helps in cyclone's wake
A council insurance scheme is assisting areas worst hit by Cyclone Seroja in WA.
Management call for new flows
Floodwaters have flowed into the Menindee Lakes for the first time in five years.
Meetings hear traditional links
Traditional owners have met with the Murray-Darling Basin Authority and the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder.
NT launches water fund
The Northern Territory Government is spending $28 million on improving water quality in remote areas.
Cross-border costs backed
Regulators have approved planned costs for upgrading the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector.
Feds extend tele-services
The Federal Government has decided to extend telehealth services until the end of 2021.
NSW pays out mine plans
The NSW government is paying $100 million to stop coal mining on prime agricultural land.
NT scraps gas study
The Northern Territory has torn up a $1.3 million contract for a Beetaloo Basin fracking study.
Satellites tapped for disasters
Radar satellites could become a central part of natural disaster planning.
Feds veto Victorian deals
The Federal Government has torn up Victoria’s Belt and Road agreements with China.
Lobby calls for Logan probe
Queensland's council lobby wants an independent inquiry into the dismissal of the former Logan City Council.
Moreton moves stay secret
Locals are being kept in the dark over a major development in Moreton Bay.
Plastic plan partly backed
Councils have welcomed parts of the Federal Government’s National Plastics Plan 2021.
APLNG applies for expansion
A giant joint project is seeking federal approval to drill up to 7,700 new gas wells in Queensland.