Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - February, 2017
The national pesticides authority is currently operating out of a rural fast food restaurant.
Flood works to halt flows
South Australia has launched a $140 million flood mitigation plan for Adelaide.
Bush phones at risk in USO review
There is concern this week about multi-billion-dollar payments for Telstra to provide phone services to the bush.
Calls to stage Hazelwood closure
There are calls this week for a staged closure of the Hazelwood power station to avoid damaging rural economies.
Empowerment hung on recognition
Traditional owners across the Top End say they feel “invisible” without constitutional recognition.
QLD electoral map smashed
The re-drawing of Queensland’s electoral map could trigger an early election.
Coastal checks for climate effects
Tasmania’s long and stunning Kingsborough coastline is being used to study the effects of climate change on coastal communities.
Grand can plan delayed
New South Wales has pushed back the start date for its container deposit scheme.
Poor punished by penalty change
The Fair Work Commission has cut Sunday and public holiday penalty rates for hospitality, retail and fast food workers.
Winton meeting to discuss rural future
Local leaders have met in the middle of the outback to talk technology.
NT mining money missing
The Northern Territory Government has been accused of redirecting money meant for cleaning up old mines.
Key pay-out case playing out
State governments have their eyes on a potentially landmark native title case in the Northern Territory.
Half backflip on NSW mergers
The NSW Government is continuing with forced council amalgamations for city regions, but is giving up on some regional council mergers.
Little love for rural moves
Federal public servants are not keen on the Tax Office’s NSW central coast sabbatical deal.
Mine rehab outlined
The Australia Institute says over 60,000 mines have been abandoned across Australia, and there is no solid plan on what to do with them.