Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - April, 2021
Water is running out for a town at the centre of Australia’s early mining boom.
SA secures federal power deal
The SA Government has struck a $1 billion energy deal with the Commonwealth.
WA DER database launched
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says it is supporting consumer choice with a new database.
Council paying for playground fail
Adelaide City Council will spend up to half a million dollars making a disability-friendly playground accessible.
Councils welcome short-term moves
Council lobbyists are celebrating a win in NSW, after the state put a pause on planned rental changes.
Logan case dropped
A Queensland court says there is not enough evidence to pursue fraud charges against former Logan City councillors.
Self-determination needed
Indigenous groups say self-determination is key to addressing Aboriginal deaths in custody.
First Nations want promise kept
First Nations groups want the Federal Government to deliver on a 2018 commitment for more water.
NT backs thirsty station
Approval has been granted for a giant water licence in the Northern Territory.
Arrow gas plan questioned
An independent report has raised concerns about the risk of drilling new gas wells near contaminated land.
VAD hampered by telehealth laws
A ban on telehealth consultations for voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is leaving some rural residents out of options.
Big fund for planning switch
Millions are being spent to help NSW councils switch to digital planning application processing.
Faith in public interest failing
New research suggests many Australians do not think government institutions are serving the public interest.
NBN calls for regional input
NBN Co is seeking feedback on its proposed $300 million Regional Co-investment Fund.
MPs intervene on grant calls
Federal government figures have been found to have intervened in the selection of over a third of the projects in the $200m Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).
Pearl firm opposes harbour plan
A luxury pearl company is fighting for water quality in Darwin Harbour.
Aged care CCTV tested
A trial of CCTV cameras inside the rooms of aged care residents has begun in SA.
Pay scams cost $14m
Australian businesses lost over $14 million in ‘payment redirection scams’ last year.