Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - January, 2022
The architect of Queensland's crime and anti-corruption watchdog has been tasked with reviewing it.
COVID kills local news
Dozens of newspapers in regional Australia have folded since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Dam plan slammed again
The NSW government has been told to rework its plans to raise the Warragamba dam wall.
E-planning costs decried
SA councils say an expensive new e-planning portal is not doing what it should.
Land council calls for NT lockdown
Central Australia's peak Aboriginal health body has called for a “complete lockdown”.
PS honoured on Jan 26
Sixty-four public servants were among 1,040 Australians recognised in Australia Day honours this year.
Richmond Valley takes top drop
New South Wales’s Richmond Valley Council has received the award for Best Tasting Tap Water in Australia.
NSW supports more longwall
The NSW Government has endorsed Whitehaven Coal's Narrabri mine extension, despite “significant” emissions.
Bendigo fights gambling harm
A Victorian council is looking to limit the damage caused by pokies machines.
Conflict blamed on confusing rules
A Queensland mayor found guilty of misconduct has blamed “unclear rules”.
Councils call for body cams
Queensland councils want body-worn cameras made legal for regulatory officers.
Fight to fix Brisbane issues
Authorities say they are fighting to fix the unusual taste and colour of Brisbane water.
Pitt slammed for huge water fee
Green groups say the federal government is paying eight times over the market price for Murray-Darling water.
Cut-offs come at risky times
Research shows Northern Territory communities are being put at risk by power disconnections.
Green power breaks new ground
Australia’s renewable energy systems hit several exciting records in 2021, and 2022 is expected to bring more of the same.