ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
2 Nov, 2022
The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (ASEA) is inviting councils to participate in National Asbestos Awareness Week (NAAW) 2022 during 21-27 November. NAAW 2022 reminds Australians to Think Twice About...
28 Oct, 2022
Win! ALGA’s advocacy has delivered hundreds of millions of dollars for councils in last week’s Federal Budget, including a $250 million extension of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program...
27 Oct, 2022
In 2019, ALGA was proud to be a co-signatory in a landmark agreement that marks a new chapter in the national effort to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous...
24 Oct, 2022
Local governments have signed up to a landmark Housing Accord between the Commonwealth, state and territory governments, investors, and the residential development, building and construction sector that plans to deliver...
19 Oct, 2022
Councils can now apply for up to $30,000 in National Australia Day Council (NADC) grants for community events that encourage their communities to reflect, respect and celebrate on Australia Day...
13 Oct, 2022
CitySwitch is a national program that helps office-based businesses reduce their emissions by mapping a pathway to net zero and connecting them with others on the journey. The program is...
Win! 16 councils will share in more than $50 million in federal funding through the latest round of the Government’s Bridges Renewal Program. Councils are responsible for more than 22,000...
12 Oct, 2022
Ten Australian councils have been recognised for their outstanding achievements and contributions to their communities in the 2022 National Awards for Local Government. The category award winners for 2022 are:...
Australia’s 537 councils support a wide range of sports and active recreation activities, while also managing local waste and resource recovery. However, participation in sport and recreation requires a significant...
