Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - April, 2023
Australia's planning ministers have teamed up with the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) to propose housing supply and affordability reforms in the next six months.
Mayor assault charge dropped
Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds has been cleared of an alleged assault charge.
Military billions outlined
The Albanese government has committed $3.8 billion to strengthen the country’s northern defences as part of a new response to the threat posed by China.
Missed checks cost big
Analysis suggests 95 per cent of recent Federal Government programs have not been properly evaluated.
City needs forecast
Melbourne’s water corporations have launched a shared plan to shore up Melbourne’s water supplies for the next 50 years.
Water pledge probed
An expert is investigating a pledge to guarantee access to safe, reliable water in the NSW constitution.
Disruptions shut Yarra sessions
Disruption by conspiracy theorists has led a Melbourne council to close the doors on its meetings.
Sydney sees driverless journey
A high-tech journey could signal a new age of train transport in NSW.
Court orders Stolen compensation
The NSW Supreme Court has approved a class action settlement for descendants of the Stolen Generations in the Northern Territory.
Price claims Voice divisive
Opposition spokesperson Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has appeared in the first advertisement for the Voice to Parliament ‘No’ campaign.
Crayfish comeback planned
After a 40-year absence, Murray crayfish is set to be reintroduced to South Australia's River Murray.
EV plan lands
The Albanese government has launched its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, aimed at eliminating barriers to EV adoption.
NT releases gas report
The NT Government says a decision on the future of the fracking industry is just weeks away.
Rivers run on UN lines
Progress has been reported in efforts to make rivers more able to recover from flood, drought and other impacts.
ICAC eyes Hills Shire
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has launched an investigation into alleged impropriety within the Hills Shire Council.
Cuts concern community groups
Community health organisations in Victoria have expressed their concern over funding cuts.
City concerns raised
Christine Couzens, the Labor member for Geelong, has called on the government to consider appointing administrators to run the City of Greater Geelong due to serious governance concerns.
Cover-up accused at troubled town
Two former employees of Barkly Regional Council have accused the council of covering up an important internal report.
Sydney projects spiral
The Minns government says the cost of a major metro line project linking the city's south west to the inner west is set to exceed the previously announced budget.