SA • Local Government News Roundup

SA Council blasts wasteful ‘advice’ scheme

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023LG News Roundup

The CEO of SA’s City of Burnside Chris Cowley has described a mandated ‘advice’ scheme as a waste of ratepayer money. Councils are required to submit their financial documents to the Essential Services Commission of SA for review, and to receive advice on their appropriateness for long term sustainability. Burnside has been charged $45,000 for […]

Flood funding welcomed in SA

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023LG News Roundup

South Australia’s Local Government Association has today welcomed an additional $126.25 million of joint state and federal funding to aid the Riverland and Murraylands flood effort. The LGA said all affected councils in these regions have played an integral role in preparing for and responding to this emergency, working closely with State Government authorities. At […]