Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
Australia is laying digital pipelines to become the internet's new Indo-Pacific hub.
Violence inquiry drives change
Australia’s shameful crisis of violence against First Nations women demands immediate action.
Youth detention payout determined
A $75 million settlement has been approved by the Tasmanian Supreme Court to compensate 129 men who suffered abuse at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre (AYDC).
State power set to rise
The Victorian Government has revealed plans for a $370 million, state-owned renewable energy initiative.
Time off for army mayor
Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson has been suspended for 12 months on full pay, accused of lying about his military career.
Truth-telling to continue
Queensland’s Indigenous treaty body is defying the government’s plan to shut it down.
Direction set for giant fund
The Future Fund's makeover has sparked applause, criticism, and warnings of “political meddling”.
Green needs assessed
Melbourne and Sydney are falling short of international benchmarks for urban tree canopy coverage.
NT health gap exposed
The Northern Territory faces a significant challenge in meeting its healthcare needs.
AUKUS waste plan rejected
Adelaide has firmly rejected hosting nuclear waste from Australia’s AUKUS submarines.
MDBA praises local links
The MDBA says its First Nations partnerships are improving environmental outcomes.
Tasty tapwater ranked
Queensland’s Isaac Regional Council has been crowned Australia’s tap water champion for 2024.
Issues raised on recycler deal
ACCC has flagged competition concerns over recycler Cleanaway’s bid to buy Citywide Waste.
Chair rejects brumby report
The chair of the New South Wales Upper House inquiry into aerial culling of wild horses in Kosciuszko National Park has condemned the final report as “completely unbalanced”.
Councils cut from big builds
The NSW Government is going around councils to tackle housing delays and supply issues.
Experts reject green hub
A colossal wind and solar energy hub planned for the Nullarbor Plain has triggered backlash from scientists.
UNSW to study grid links
New funding could see smarter grid integration for rooftop solar and batteries.
CCC exposes WA misuse
WA Labor’s electioneering, funded by taxpayers, has drawn fire from the state’s corruption watchdog.