Local governments in South Australia oppose rate capping

All but two of South Australia’s councils have opposed the state’s rate capping legislation, prompting speculation the plan is destined for failure.

6 August, 2018

Noticeboard: Sue Clearihan appointed LGA SA president

Also in this wrap: new acting GM for Lismore City Council; Infrastructure Australia CEO resigns; robotics expert appointed NSW Chief Scientist; and appointments and expansion at ANZSOG.

18 June, 2018

Research warns South Australia on rate cap

As an inquiry in Victoria hears evidence against rate capping, new research finds that the introduction of rate capping in South Australia could restrict council service delivery, cause infrastructure decay and result in higher charges for taxpayers.

27 April, 2018

South Australian pensioners left out in the cold

South Australian councils in peril over pensioner concessions.

21 April, 2015

Sun smart outdoor staff in SA reporting fewer melanomas

South Australia’s strong sun makes for great wines, fine art and elevated risks of skin cancers. Fortunately a screening program for council staff appears to be cutting down reports of melanoma incidence.

30 June, 2014

States bail-out pensioner rates concessions… except WA

NSW, Qld and SA have promised to fund pensioner rebates stripped out of the federal Budget, but WA is holding out.

19 June, 2014

SA councils fear Budget hit to pensioner rates concessions

The South Australian Local Government Association has warned that council revenue could be hit by Federal Budget cuts to state concessions, with a flow on to reduction to pensioner discounts on council rates.

27 May, 2014

Spurned SA councils could swing state election result

Expedient rate pegging promises could come back to bite hard after a key independent in Forme asked for views of mayors in his electorate.

17 March, 2014

Local government head named South Australian Citizen of the Year

By Julian Bajkowski The president of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) and the Mayor City of Marion, Dr Felicity-ann Lewis, has been named as South Australia’s Australian of the Year for 2014. While Dr Lewis is best known outside the state for her tireless campaigning and lobbying on behalf of local government and community […]

19 November, 2013

South Australian councils want feedback on corruption

By Paul Hemsley The Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA) has commissioned Adelaide University to run an independent survey on people’s views about corruption, misconduct and maladministration in councils. The study will be conducted through the state government’s Local Government Research and Development Scheme to give the LGA an insight on public attitudes towards […]

22 October, 2013

South Australian LGA president wants Adelaide state seat

By Paul Hemsley Local Government Association of South Australia President David O’Loughlin will seek to enter state politics after he revealed he will stand for the seat of Adelaide at the March 2014 State Election as an Australian Labor Party candidate. In a well-trodden path between tiers of government, Mr O’Loughlin has moved to formalise […]

8 October, 2013

South Australian councils dial into Coalition’s mobile coverage promise

By Paul Hemsley The Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA) wants patchy mobile phone coverage to be a thing of the past after it welcomed the federal Opposition’s plan worth $100 million to improve cellular reception across regional, remote and outer metropolitan communities. The federal Coalition announced the plan as a campaign promise that […]

16 August, 2013

Adelaide wins High Court appeal to move-on mall preachers

By Paul Hemsley Adelaide City Council has finally won its controversial bid to force street preachers who proselytise in public malls to apply for official permits after taking litigation to defend the power of its by-laws all the way to the High Court of Australia. The so-called City of Churches has been seeking to bring […]

4 March, 2013

South Australia creates corruption watchdog

By Paul Hemsley South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has announced that an Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) will finally be on the beat in the state by mid-2013 after enabling legislation was passed this week. The creation of a new corruption watchdog comes after years of government opposition to the establishment of the role and […]

30 November, 2012