Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - February, 2023
The NSW Government has opened its voluntary buyback scheme for flood-affected residents.
Council rejects bottling plans
Gold Coast Council faces an appeal after it rejected plans for water extraction near Springbrook National Park.
PFAS pledge heard
The Federal Government has apologised for the impacts of PFAS contamination in one part of NSW.
Councillor probe questioned
An investigation into inappropriate conduct by a councillor in Queensland's Whitsunday Regional Council has resulted in a cost of $20,000 to ratepayers.
SA to see health boost
The Federal Government has announced plans to open five urgent healthcare centres in South Australia, with four to be located in metropolitan areas and one in Mount Gambier.
WALGA slams planning idea
Councils in Western Australia have voiced their concerns about new planning laws they claim will make them “almost irrelevant”.
Council reformed for NGA
This year’s National General Assembly will mark the return of the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG).
Funds to charge EV builds
A new grants program will help WA councils to fund some of the costs to purchase and install EV charging stations.
Legal change to spare elections
The South Australian government is changing the law to prevent dozens of councillors from losing their positions.
Liberals flee probe
People are having a very tough time tracking down Liberal members that have been called to appear at a NSW parliamentary inquiry.
New deal for QLD councils
Queensland’s council lobby has welcomed the renewal of the Partners-In-Government-Agreement ...
TasWater opens new dam
TasWater says the Flinders Island water supply will be secure for generations to come.
IBAC issues red flag report
A new report says public servants must be able to spot infrastructure red flags.
Councils seek steep hike
Council rates could rise by more than 100 per cent over two years in some NSW regions.
Locals want city hiring probe
There are calls for an inquiry into claims of “soft corruption” in a major city's recruitment process.
Pothole fixes lag
ACT residents are waiting for hundreds of potholes to be fixed following complaints made last year.
Farm plan risk detailed
A report has found that plans for a massive water licence in the NT could pose a risk to cultural sites.