Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - June, 2022
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K'gari land handed back
Twenty-two hectares of land formerly known as Fraser Island has been returned to traditional owners.
SA sport grants questioned
The SA Government has denied allegations of pork-barrelling despite skipping a step in the provision of sports grants.
State reviews COVID votes
Feedback is being sought for NSW’s Inquiry into Conduct of Elections under COVID.
Women urged to run in SA
South Australian women are being encouraged to nominate in this year’s council elections.
La Niña seen to linger
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says the ongoing La Niña event might persist into 2023.
NT arid area raided
The NT Government has been accused of trying to open up more areas to water extraction.
NSW plans green spend
The NSW Government says it will invest $1.2 billion over the next 10 years into renewable energy.
Gaps open in severe shortage
A regional teacher shortage could increase disparity between students, experts warn.
Councils claim e-planning delays
Some NSW councils say they are being held back by an online planning system meant to smooth their processes.
Gold Coast discount stays
Gold Coast councillors have been knocked back in their attempt to remove a rates discount for property investors.
LGAT calls for conduct review
A Tasmanian council meeting this week turned into an ugly mess of chaos and threats.
New council tech expected
Service Victoria is reportedly building a ‘council in a box’ tool to bring together common local government functions.
State push to close school gap
The states are pushing the federal government to close a public school funding gap.
Huge flows keep managers on toes
NSW dam managers are struggling to stop rivers flooding during near-record wet.
Island lined up for traditional return
The NSW Government is taking steps to return an island in Sydney harbour to the Aboriginal community.
Solar grazing praised
Farmers say allowing their sheep to graze under solar panels appears to have improved their fleece.
Wind farm rules shift
The Victorian Government is amending planning laws to protect a wind farm from legal challenges.
Teacher team plugs gaps
Queensland is using a new Teacher Rapid Response Team to fill critical shortages.
Central Coast election set
Central Coast residents will head to the polls for local government elections four years after the entire council was sacked.
Cheap land swap looms
A council-owned block of residential land in Queensland will soon be sold off to a property developer without a public auction.