Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - February, 2022
Peter Dutton has been excoriated for setting up a fundraiser for flood victims.
Geelong backs housing plan
A regional Victorian council could open up council-owned land for social housing.
iVote fail leaves polls questioned
The NSW Electoral Commission is involved in court action over the results of recent elections.
Wilson slams local signs
Liberal MP Tim Wilson is kicking up a stink about his electoral opponent’s campaign signs.
CSIRO aids drought plans
A new partnership is bringing some of Australia’s top minds into regional drought resilience planning.
QLD probes own integrity
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced an investigation into culture and accountability within her government.
EV plant plans shift
Plans for a $700 million electric vehicle manufacturing plant in New South Wales have been scrapped.
Liberals wrangle for seat picks
New court action could limit PM Scott Morrison’s power within his party.
Electors force COVID talks
WA’s Busselton council has been pushed to consider revoking vaccine mandates.
QLD mayor's probe closed
A misconduct complaint against Barcaldine mayor Sean Dillon has been dismissed.
NSW preps harvest rules
Controversial floodplain harvesting regulations could soon be in place in NSW.
Paradise Dam funds matched
The Federal Government has agreed to fund the remaining $600 million cost of fixing Queensland’s Paradise Dam.
Audit shows unbalanced grants
An audit has found a $184 million program funnelled money into marginal and Coalition-held seats at the last two elections.
Hazelwood lake questioned
The Victorian Government wants more details on a plan to turn the site of the old Hazelwood coal mine into a lake.
States reach for power switch
State authorities are giving themselves the power to switch off rooftop solar panels when the grid is under stress.
ALGA submits budget aims
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has outlined a series of partnership opportunities ...
Council backs balloon ban
A council has called on the SA Government to add balloons to its list of banned single-use plastic products.