Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - December, 2019
Karratha aims at housing game
The City of Karratha is using up to $35 million of ratepayer funds to boost local housing stock.
McCormack keeps data covered
The Nationals leader has defended his defiance of a Senate order over regional grants scheme, despite initial advice.
Moreton Mayor charged with misconduct
A Queensland mayor has been stood down after being charged with two counts of misconduct in public office.
New tools for rural terrorism
New funding will see Victorian police armed with 300 high-powered rifles to help combat terrorist attacks in regional areas.
Wollongong going green
One of Australia historic industrial centres has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2050.
NTCOSS questions power/water costs
A peak welfare group has found power and water is too costly for some in NT.
Southern states reject review
Some state are refusing to help the Commonwealth review their water-sharing.
CCC drops Gold Coast probe
Queensland’s corruption watchdog will not pursue charges against Gold Coast council officials.
Councils want cladding list
Councils are calling on the NSW Government to release details on over 400 high-risk buildings with dangerously flammable cladding.
Indigenous groups back MDBP
Indigenous groups have warned the NSW Government against scrapping the Murray Darling Basin Plan.
NT cop trial could move
There is concern about a possible plan to move the murder trial of an NT police officer from Alice Springs to Darwin.
Sydney hit with level 2
Sydney is now on level 2 water restrictions as New South Wales continues to struggle through severe fire and drought devastation.
Tonnes dumped after WA fire
Recycled material has been dumped in landfill in the weeks since a fire destroyed one of the Western Australia’s biggest recycling facilities.
Whittlesea sacks CEO
Former Victoria Police chief Simon Overland has been sacked as chief executive of Melbourne’s Whittlesea Council.
Queensland drought extends
Almost 70 per cent of Queensland is now officially in drought, with eight new declarations this week.
Dust spike shows monitoring gap
There are calls for chemical analysis of airborne pollution in the Queensland mining town of Moranbah.
Vital DV group de-funded
The Federal Government cannot find funding for the only peak body representing Indigenous survivors of domestic violence.
Councils call for gender action
Victorian councils have been asked to take more action on gender equality.