Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - July, 2021
Advocates want more people to run for council positions in the Northern Territory.
Controversial cable car denied
The Hobart City Council has rejected a proposed cable car for kunanyi/Mount Wellington.
Hundreds jailed amid indecision
Australia’s top legal officers have been accused of “failure” by not raising the age of criminal responsibility.
High-tech detection coming
Yarra Valley Water is working on a system that will let it detect leaks across its network in almost real time.
Long study drives down dirt disease
Thirty years of progress has been made in the understanding and treatment of the soil-dwelling melioidosis disease.
ANAO exposes park-barrelling
The Audit Office has once again found the Coalition allocated funding to marginal seats it wants to win.
Huge title claim defined
Native title rights have been secured for more than three million hectares of land in outback Queensland.
LGAQ calls for border help
The Local Government Association or Queensland wants councils reimbursed for the cost of managing border closures.
State pushing for big new park
A compulsory acquisition will see almost 150 hectares of southern Gold Coast land become one of the largest eco-parks in the country.
State slammed for merger calls
The NSW Government has rejected proposals to demerge two local councils.
Water bodies unite for charcoal trial
Major Victorian water authorities are collaborating on a new project to turn waste solids into carbon-rich charcoal.
Building ban to double COVID cost
While builders protest at the forced shutdown of construction activities in NSW, experts have estimated the cost.
Mine site assaults reviewed
The Senate is reviewing sexual assault allegations at the state’s mine sites.
Sport rort report stays hidden
The Federal Government is working hard to keep a report on the ‘sports rorts’ affair away from the media.
Big land handover signed
WA has signed off on a five-year Native Title transfer to the Noongar Land Estate.
Councils claim COVID win
NSW councils have welcomed a big support package from state and federal governments.
New cracker date questioned
The Darwin council wants Territory Day cracker night to be changed because of bushfire risk.
Regional doctor talks stall
Doctors say ongoing negotiations are putting health services in regional SA at risk.