Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - January, 2024
The federal and WA governments have struck a deal to fully fund public schools in Western Australia by 2026.
Anger aimed at law office
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has issued a stark warning to the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO)...
Housing issues build
With the weakest home-building pipeline Australia has seen in over a decade, there is a growing push for...
NT cops need AFP tech
The Northern Territory Police Force is relying on the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to enhance its digital investigative capabilities.
Poorer regions fluoride deprived
Disadvantaged Queenslanders face higher dental disease risk due to a lack of fluoridated water.
Sydney tests recycled supplies
Sydney Water is running a research project aimed at large-scale water recycling for gardens and parklands.
Big players sign gas deal
The Albanese Government has brokered a new deal with gas giants Woodside and Esso.
Bill help for NSW
A new energy bill relief package has been announced for NSW’s most vulnerable households.
Hospital violence scares staff
Albury Wodonga Health has reported a significant 80 per cent increase in incidents of violence and aggression towards its staff.
QFES data issue uncovered
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) says an investigation is in progress over a potential data breach ...
Good water bill backed
Australians say they would pay more for ensuring 'good quality' drinking water than it would actually cost to provide it.
Judge slams Tiwi claims
Gas giant Santos has triumphed over a group of Tiwi Islands elders in a federal court challenge.
Green path updated
A new report lays out the path for the nation's transition to a net-zero economy by 2050.
Priority probed in SA
An independent review has looked into claims of improper patient prioritisation at SA Hospitals.
Varroa impacts continue
New South Wales beekeepers are facing the challenge of living with the varroa mite, a deadly pest that continues to spread across the state.