Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - October, 2023
The Victorian government has announced the return of water rights to the Gunaikurnai traditional owners.
Australia fails to listen
Australia has boldly denied the need for its Constitution to reflect reality.
Council scraps tooth help
Fluoride will no longer be added to the water in the Central Highlands Regional Council area.
School scholarships backed
NSW is investing $12.2 million in its early childhood education workforce.
Schools warned of hack threat
Australia's national cyber security coordinator has warned schools are prime targets for ransomware groups.
Council money blunders shown
An internal report allegedly shows significant financial blunders made by Kiama Municipal Council (KMC) in New South Wales.
Offshore plans drive division
A proposal to establish an offshore wind zone off the New South Wales South Coast is drawing both support and opposition.
Standoff over Transgrid cost
Residents in regional NSW and Victoria are contesting Transgrid's claims of exorbitant costs for an alternate HumeLink plan.
Visa shift outlined
The Federal Government has announced plans to overhaul its “broken” protection visa system.
Concern over NT extraction
A farm located near the NT’s renowned Mataranka Hot Springs is seeking to extract millions of litres of water using a controversial licence.
Grand Final flushes watched
This year’s AFL Grand Final has been linked to some unique water usage patterns.
EV charges knocked
Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass has criticised the implementation of the state’s road-user tax for electric vehicles.