Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - July, 2014
Victoria has excommunicated religion from its schools, banning church groups from holding prayer meetings, handing out sacred texts or other on-campus expanding of the flock.
Deep digging for union details piled on public sector
There are concerns this week that the Royal Commission into unions is heaping more work onto public servants.
Delays in drive to re-draw Perth
The West Australian Local Government Advisory Board has explained some of the delays in the re-structure of Perth councils.
Electoral reforms locked-up in office, VLGA says
The Victorian Local Government Association wants to know the result of inquiries into local government elections.
Fee free weekend as city staff make a point
Newcastle Council employees are continuing their industrial action against threats to jobs and services.
Leaks continue as Government's gag bagged
The media has been banned from reporting on a case that the fugitive Julian Assange calls “an embarrassing corruption scandal involving the Australian government”.
Needs seen for Territory of tomorrow
Researchers have peered into the future of the Northern Territory, mapping population growth to indentify the emerging issues of tomorrow.
New ideas needed as old money declines
Queensland councils must diversify to generate growth, according to research and the state’s Premier.
Scientific teeth to bite at fluoride fears
As fears about water fluoridation continue in several Australian regions, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) says it will end the debate once and for all.
Small town spills could bring flow-on damage
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is investigating potential groundwater contamination from a fire-fighting chemical it used for over thirty years.
Big pay just one factor in push to the bush
A new report says it will take more than financial inducement to get many professionals to ply their trade in rural areas.
Welfare withheld to trounce truancy in more towns
The Federal Government has extended a program which suspends welfare payments for NT parents whose children fail to attend school.
ALGA wants White Paper to bring new state of councils
The Australian Local Government Association has welcomed serious discussion about Australia's three levels of Government.
Big road bill could be tackled with Federal funds
The NRMA says there is $1 billion worth of roadwork in store just to bring roads on the north cost of NSW up to standard.
Cops called for fight over bike plan
Anyone who thinks there is no passion in politics should try to discuss bike paths in the City of Vincent.
Council women urged to jump the gender divide
Women need to put up their hands to run in local government elections, a forum this week has heard.
Disgruntled mayors decry new city lines
Some Western Australian mayors have been aggravated by recommendations for council reforms.
Marijuana matters as Mayors look for hemp to help
Australia is missing the opportunity for billions of dollars in revenue, thousands of jobs and a better life for many citizens by ignoring one single industry.
Regional success laid on leaders
Researchers have taken a look at why some country towns survive and thrive, while others decline and die.
Sites seen ahead of asset attack
The Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance has identified dozens of assets that could be sold, and promises the money will be re-invested.
State's public freeze pushed to cut fees
The Tasmanian Government has signed off on a 12-month wage freeze for public servants, and said it will limit future increases.