Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - November, 2022
The SA Government has provided guidance for councils considering changes to their by-laws.
Council shortage outlined
Councils are working with the Commonwealth to ease an intense skills shortage.
Female leaders honoured
Women from across NSW Councils have been recognised in a ceremony at Parliament House for the 2022 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government.
Gap goals stall
The latest Closing the Gap Report shows limited progress, with four targets on track, but another four going backwards.
NT raises criminal age
The Northern Territory is first Australian jurisdiction to raise its minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 years.
Warning over NT water plans
The NT’s environment department has been warned about water allocation plans that could be “catastrophic”...
Coal claims defended
Local MPs are rushing to defend the coal industry against claims of fudged numbers.
Hospital heads sacked
The entire board of the Mackay Hospital and Health Service has been sacked following a damning report into patient care in the obstetric and gynaecology department.
New head for council body
The Local Government Association (LGA) of South Australia has a new president.
NSW probes boundary body
New South Wales has launched a review of the Local Government Boundaries Commission.
State stacks miners' money
The WA Government is setting up a high-value community investment trust funded by the booming mining sector.
State creates powerful body
The NSW Government has launched the ‘Reconstruction Authority’, dedicated to natural disaster management.
Santos pause continues
Santos' giant Barossa gas project will remain on hold while the Federal Court considers an appeal.
Tracking tech seldom used
Youth justice advocates have slammed the ‘e-carceration’ of young Queensland offenders.
Councils highlight kids' role
Councils want Victorians to consider maternal and child health when they head to the polls next week.
Grants seek aged boost
Grant applications are open for SA councils that want to contribute to an age friendly state.
NSW scraps forest plan
The NSW Government has scrapped a bill that would have made it easier for farmers to cut down koala habitat.
Regional demand surveyed
Economists say demand for workers is one of the strongest ‘pull factors’ for regional movers.