Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - July, 2021
Roundup and glyphosate have been given the tick of approval for use in World Heritage wet tropics.
First Nations owed flows
The federal opposition says the Morrison Government is taking a “paternalistic” approach to Aboriginal water rights.
Council probing dark claims
The Hobart City Council is reviewing what has been described as a ‘discouraging’ workplace culture for women.
ICAC cleared of corruption claim
NT's anti-corruption watchdog has been cleared of a corruption claim, but criticised for workplace issues.
Jabiru returns to Indigenous hands
In a historic turn of events, traditional owners have regained ownership of the town of Jabiru on the edge of Kakadu National Park.
LG staff get jab leave
More than 45,000 council staff across NSW have been made eligible for special vaccination leave.
State starts diversity drive
Advocates in NSW have launched a campaign to increase diversity in local government.
WA continues Aboriginal procurement
The WA Government has expanded its Aboriginal procurement policy.
Allocations leading to class action
Legal action is being launched over low water allocations in QLD.
Archeologists inform Hunter operations
Water authorities have brought in archaeologists to protect and learn from the land they manage.
Health minister denies supplies
A 10,000-megalitre water allocation for irrigation in the NT has been revoked.
Warragamba claims questioned
Federal authorities have questioned the NSW government’s plan to raise the Warragamba Dam wall.
Defects lock new towers
Residents have been banned from moving into Sydney’s Imperial Towers complex because of “serious defects”.
Busking must make tech move
New research suggests street busking is relying more on digital payments.