Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - May, 2018
Students have returned to a remote NT school after a ceremony was held to lift a curse on the buildings.
Forces gather for bin fight
Two big lobbies say they are standing united to protect household recycling.
Hobart offered Indigenous name
The City of Hobart has been offered a new name as an act of reconciliation.
Hunt sorry for swearing at mayor
Health Minister Greg Hunt has apologised for verbally assaulting Katherine Mayor Fay Miller.
Vote switch welcomed in NSW
New South Wales says it will accept all the recommendations of a review of local elections.
Concern over coal near catchments
Experts are concerned that the future of NSW's clean drinking water supply could be put at risk by discharge from coalmines.
Nimmie-Caira caretakers announced
A not-for-profit will take over the future stewardship of Nimmie-Caira ...
Tree-clearing counters Direct Action
Over $1 billion of public money under the Coalition’s Direct Action climate policy is being wiped out by just a few years of forest-clearing, government data suggests.
WA looks for lithium boost
The WA Government has set up a taskforce to capture more of the lithium battery production process.
Adani bankrolls Isaac assessors
Adani is planning to pay local government workers assessing aspects of its coal mine plans.
SA keeps battery plan
The SA Government is keeping its predecessor’s dream alive, pushing ahead with a big battery plan.
Big arts plan backed
Approval has been granted for the construction of Sydney's multi-million dollar Walsh Bay arts precinct.
NSW goes for vote change
By-elections could become bygones under proposed NSW government vote counting changes.
Victoria seeks more council powers
Victoria is moving ahead with its shakeup of the local government act.
Migrants mooted for regional boost
Expanding Australia’s permanent migration program could bring a big boost for regional communities.
PFAS checks expanded in SA
The Defence Department says it will widen its probe into the spread of PFAS chemicals in Adelaide.
QLD launches council crackdown
The Queensland Government has bungled its effort to crack down on councils.
Lobby plugs local links
Advocates are celebrating ongoing collaboration and funding between NSW councils.
Minister backs off new court
Queensland’s Local Government Minister has publicly backed down on plans to impose a public service commission to govern councils.
NAIF makes second investment
A fish farm has become just the second project to be offered a NAIF loan.