Tag: Local Government
Improve our standard of living, say pensioners
A pensioners' lobby group has used its annual conference in Brisbane to urge all levels of government to improve the standard of living for older Australians.[MORE]
Price cap could send water companies broke: LGAQ
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) says a cap on water prices could send council-owned water companies broke.[MORE]
New beach regulations announced for surf schools
New regulations are being introduced on how surf schools operate on beaches in the Ballina Shire.[MORE]
WA confident on courthouse relocation
The WA Government says it is confident the relocation of Kalgoorlie's courthouse has the backing of the local community.[MORE]
Council 'in the dark' about development approval
The Waverley Council says it found out about a development approval for an $89 million project in Bondi, via the internet. [MORE]
Councils back voting system change
The Mid North Coast Group of Councils is looking for more effective voting systems. [MORE]
Airlines to decide on Gladstone destination: council
The Gladstone Regional Council says it is up to individual airlines to decide whether to include the central Queensland city as a regular destination.[MORE]
Sunshine Coast mayor doubtful on infrastructure agreement
Sunshine Coast Mayor Bob Abbot says it will be virtually impossible for the council to reach an agreement on who will pay for essential infrastructure for Caloundra South in the time it has been given.[MORE]
Garrett suspends Cairns resort development again
The Federal Environment Department has suspended the approval for a resort development at False Cape near Cairns in far north Queensland for another year.[MORE]
Councils glove up over water price cap plan
The LGAQ says a cap on water prices could send council-owned water companies broke.[MORE]
Environment plan still 12 months away: council
The Walgett Shire Council says it could be another 12 months before its Local Environment Plan (LEP) is complete.[MORE]
Riverboat paddles back into action
The Shire of Campaspe is holding celebrations today to welcome the paddlesteamer Pevensey back into commercial operation.[MORE]
Council fined over accepting contaminated waste
The Horsham Rural City Council has been fined for accepting contaminated waste at the Dooen landfill earlier this year. [MORE]
Mayor calls last drinks
The Byron mayor says licensed venue owners in the area should take notice of a recent survey about tighter restrictions on liquor licenses.[MORE]
Minister rebuffs call for mining town funding
Queensland Infrastructure Minister Stirling Hinchliffe says mining industries should be investing in mining infrastructure in regional communities rather than the State Government.[MORE]
Election deadlock forces rural infrastructure delays
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) says the Commonwealth's caretaker mode is placing financial strain on councils.[MORE]
McDonalds appeals against snub over forth outlet
McDonald's Australia has vowed to push on with its controversial plan for fourth outlet in Port Macquarie.[MORE]
Hunter businesses submit wish list for region
Hunter businesses are ramping up pressure on the New South Wales Government ahead of next year's election in an effort to force the Government to commit to spending more on regional infrastructure.[MORE]
Chelsea sale plan formally deferred
Burnside Council has officially abandoned plans to sell or lease out the Chelsea Cinema in Adelaide's eastern suburbs.[MORE]
Pipe construction to flood-proof Dubbo's CBD
Dubbo retailers are being warned they may be inconvenienced by the construction of a stormwater pipeline.[MORE]
Planning chief visits Oberon to resolve environment plan
New South Wales Planning Minister Tony Kelly has sent his department chief to Oberon today, in a bid to resolve an eight-year delay in signing off the town's comprehensive Local Environment Plan (LEP).[MORE]
New equine centre proposal for Mudgee
The Mayor of the Mid-Western Regional Council says he believes there would be a lot of local demand for a new state-of-the-art racing and equine centre at Mudgee. [MORE]
Councillor welcomes fast-tracking of housing development
A Sunshine Coast councillor says a possible plan by the Queensland Government to fast-track two major housing developments in the region is a "win" for housing affordability.[MORE]
Feds must come to table over Mutitjulu: McCarthy
The Northern Territory Local Government Minister says it is time the Federal Government came to the table to discuss the future of the traditional owners of one of Australia's most famous landmarks.[MORE]
Council warns against rain-wakened snakes
The Horsham Rural City Council is urging people to watch out for snakes, after several sightings in local waterways. [MORE]
