Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - April, 2015
Standout achievers in local government have been recognised in the 2015 National Awards for Local Government.
Councils buoyed by new money
The Northern Territory Government has put forth its latest budget, which includes a range of new funds for the local government sector.
Councils call to end traumatic detention
Many Australian local government areas are calling out to be allowed to re-house refugees and asylum seekers in their towns.
Federal funding for key Indigenous efforts
The Federal Government has unveiled more than $10 million worth of new funding to help preserve Indigenous culture and keep Indigenous kids in school.
SA's highest-paying consider leaving LGA
Angry Adelaide councils are considering leaving the Local Government Association of South Australia, as they believe they are not getting any benefit from their fees.
Greens push for right to shut the gate
A Tasmanian Senate standing committee is reviewing a bill that gives landholders the right to refuse gas mining on their property.
More calls to restore drought dollars
Politicians and the agricultural industry are calling for the revival of a rebate scheme on water spending for drought-affected graziers.
Mine fire inquiry opening again
The Hazelwood mine fire inquiry will be re-opened to investigate the chance that smoke from the blaze caused premature deaths.
Abuse claim clouds Dutton's offer
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton appears in a new video spruiking the Cambodian solution to asylum seekers, while one of his most vocal opponents accuses him of torture.
Awards mark stunning local efforts
Big achievers in local government have been recognised in the 2015 National Awards for Local Government.
Leadership research gives tips to improve
New research has highlighted some key themes for good local government leadership.
Queensland money-counters compare notes
More than 200 senior local government figures are gathering in Brisbane to thrash out key issues affecting the financial sustainability of councils in Queensland.
Tassie council takes big green steps
One Tasmanian council is making bold moves to cut costs through renewable energy.
Reef leaders gather to share learning
Mayors and councillors gathered this week to share their knowledge and progress on sustainable development around the Great Barrier Reef.
Outback architecture fills local needs
A team of twelve architecture students have travelled to the remote Indigenous communities of Areyonga and Amoonguna in the Northern Territory to build much-needed structures for the local communities.
ALGA slams Fed's call on FAGs
The local government sector has slammed the Federal Government's decision to freeze the indexation of Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs).
Hobart backs marriage for more
Hobart City Council has voted in support of marriage equality, and called on the Federal Government to make it happen.
Local gov. leader steps up to DAC
A local government leader in South Australia has been appointed to the state’s Development Assessment Commission (DAC).
Pearson pushes for stand-alone recognition
Indigenous leader Noel Pearson wants a separate declaration of Aboriginal recognition as well as any changes to the Australian constitution.
Rural boot camp report causes controversy
A review of the former Queensland Government’s youth boot camp program has raised allegations of favouritism.