Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - May, 2023
The Victorian government is fast-tracking a planned renewable energy transmission project, alarming landholders.
Tas. re-drawing council map
The Tasmanian Government is moving forward with plans to reduce the number of councils.
Dingo DNA shows high purity
New research challenges the view that pure dingoes are declining due to crossbreeding with domestic dogs.
NT summit seeks care
A recent event brought ‘peacemakers’ from across the NT together to discuss conflict resolution.
NT farm plan could cost big
The Northern Territory (NT) government's proposal to expand cotton production has sparked concern among environmentalists ...
Geelong shifts Jan 26
Geelong Council says it will abandon the use of “Australia Day” to refer to January 26.
PM makes light shuffle
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled three new ministerial appointments ...
Probe finds lax regulation
A new report highlights inadequate oversight of Local Government in New South Wales.
Juukan correction ongoing
Three years since Riot Tinro destroyed sacred rock shelters at Juukan Gorge, efforts to rehabilitate the land have begun.
Murray plan concerns farmers
Controversy has emerged following plans to use River Murray water for a hydrogen power plant in SA.
Drag pushed to Parliament
Embattled drag performers have found safety in one of Victoria’s best known houses.
Mould prompts WA move
Peel Health Campus, located south of Perth, has diverted patients to other hospitals after the recent discovery of mould in its air conditioning system.
Small gift for struggling services
The Federal Government has offered a $21 million lifeline to Aboriginal legal services.
First Nations focus in NT justice
The Northern Territory parliament has approved legislation that could revolutionise the criminal justice system for First Nations offenders.
Push to open AirBnBs
Experts want councils to push landlords to make vacant or holiday homes available for renters.
Vic. picks ticket firm
Victoria says it will overhaul its ‘Myki’ transport ticket system with a new operator.
New water plan slammed
An Aboriginal land council has denounced a draft water allocation plan in the NT.
ALS responds to missed money
An important Indigenous legal body is having to close doors due to a lack of funding.