Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - June, 2022
A vote on rates at Tasmania’s Burnie council has exposed some strongly differing views.
Closed door claim referred
A Victorian council is referring one of its councillors to the Local Government Inspectorate over allegations ...
Moreland re-name looms
Residents of Melbourne’s inner north have decided on a new Indigenous name for their council.
Roads office wants council views
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is seeking local government feedback on logistics issues.
Big response to bee bug
A new biosecurity zone has been set up after the deadly varroa mite was discovered at NSW properties.
Snowy releases cause concern
The need for more power from Snowy Hydro has prompted flooding fears for farmers.
Flood rebuild stats revealed
New stats show the insurance bill for February floods in NSW and QLD has reached $4.8 billion.
NASA makes NT launch
NASA has launched its first rocket from the new Arnhem Space Centre in the Northern Territory.
State body rejects coal plan
A NSW government agency has come out against a proposed coal mine extension.
Big Hobart delay slammed
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on the Tasmanian government to “get on with” a Hobart development he helped fund when he was last in government a decade ago.
Councils call for cabinet seat
Councils want the Federal Government to honour its commitment to include them in national cabinet.
COVID knocks city rankings
Australian cities have experienced a serious drop in global liveability rankings.
Culture blocks council work
A new report says “poor behaviour” in Victoria's local councils is preventing staff from doing their jobs properly.
Youths boost rural moves
Young people are driving regional migration to a five-year high, new analysis suggests.
Court action over gas risk
Conservationists are seeking to halt the $16 billion Scarborough gas project due to its risk to the Great Barrier Reef.
Health trip rebate enhanced
This week’s NSW state budget will include funding for people to travel from regional areas for medical treatment.
Police seek facial scans
South Australia Police says it will use the facial recognition capability of new security cameras despite a council’s request not to.
Big spend on early education
The Victorian Government says it will spend almost a billion dollars a year overhauling early childhood education and care.