Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - February, 2022
South Australian councils have welcomed disaster assistance following Cyclone Tiffany.
Locals baulk at licence bid
The NT Water Controller is facing calls to reject a big new water licence.
Premier wants help on Paradise
The Queensland government wants the federal government to match its $600 million commitment to fix Paradise Dam.
State buys new park
Queensland will soon be home to a new national park, after the Queensland Government bought 35,300ha of “unique ecosystems” near Townsville.
Council fined for fatality
NSW’s Camden Council has been fined $750,000 after a fatality at the local Men’s Shed.
QLD quarantine camp open
Queensland's controversial Wellcamp quarantine facility is welcoming its first travellers.
Carbon hit concentrated
A new study has found two Queensland councils will be particularly badly impacted by carbon failure.
Ranger costs increase
The forecast cost of rehabilitating Rio Tinto’s former NT uranium mine has increased.
ALGA welcomes arts funds
Up to $5.5 million in Commonwealth regional arts funding has been made available.
High-tech fire suits tested
An Australian government body is working on the firefighting uniform of the future.
LGAQ backs corruption probe
Queensland’s council lobby has welcomed an inquiry into the state’s corruption watchdog.
Poll slams religious bill
A new poll has found a majority of voters reject the Coalition’s plan to allow discriminatory religious statements.
Safety raised in CLP split
Northern Territory Senator Sam McMahon has quit the Country Liberal Party (CLP), saying she feared for her safety.
UN could slam dam plans
United Nations scientists have stoked fears that the Blue Mountains could lose its world heritage status because of a dam-raising scheme.
Wastewater sweeps still needed
Experts say wastewater COVID testing is still useful, even as the virus becomes more widespread.