Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - September, 2022
Tasmania’s Dorset Council has raised the waste levy for Airbnb properties by more than $2,000.
CCC claims insider scam
WA's corruption watchdog allegese two government staffers broke the rules to obtain expensive gifts ...
Council needs detailed
Victorian councils could be forefront in voters’ minds at the upcoming state election.
EV grants still open
The NSW Government is offering funding for councils to set up electric vehicle (EV) charging.
Moves mooted in flood plan
Lismore Council says protecting residents from floodwaters will be expensive, especially if they do not want to move.
Stats show free footy flushing
Stats show people were unusually willing to take toilet breaks during this year’s AFL Grand Final.
WA expands housing land
The WA Government has opened large tracts of land in Perth's outer suburbs in a bid to alleviate housing shortages.
Bushfire issues probed
A coronial inquiry in NSW has heard issues of delayed emergency alerts, limited phone reception and other concerns.
Councils answer housing call
Queensland’s councils say immediate measures could tackle a statewide housing crisis.
Festival fund opened
The NSW Government says it will partner with local councils to host major cultural festivals.
MP slams mayor's run
A NSW Labor MP has used parliamentary privilege to launch an attack on a mayor.
NSW plan finally signed
Water Minister Tanya Plibersek has approved the first plan for how New South Wales will share water in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Port Fairy fix coming
Wannon Water has announced it will spend $33 million to improve the taste of water in Port Fairy, Portland and Heywood.
Study backs safe injecting
A review has found that after 21 years, Sydney's supervised injecting centre is a success.
Council tech praised
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has issued awards for innovative council technologies.
NSW demerger confirmed
The NSW Government says it has committed to demerging Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council.
Plan to boost regional shift
Experts say millions more people could be living prosperously outside the capital cities.
Cape York country returned
A giant parcel of land on Queensland's Cape York Peninsula has been handed back to traditional owners.