ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
30 Jan 2025
ALGA, in collaboration with state and territory associations, continues to ensure the Federal Government is aware of local government perspectives and needs as part of proposed reforms to the Environment...
21 Jan 2025
Happy New Year and welcome to 2025, which is expected to be another busy year for councils, especially with a federal election looming. I’m pleased to announce registrations for the...
14 Jan 2025
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) held a National Warnings Webinar on 6 December 2024, with Australian, state, territory and local governments, districts and industries to discuss public messaging and...
18 Dec 2024
Housing Australia has developed new guidance for the National Housing Infrastructure Facility (NHIF) program, designed to increase the supply of crisis and transitional housing for women and children experiencing domestic...
13 Dec 2024
I’m excited to announce we will soon be accepting your council’s motions for our 2025 National General Assembly (NGA) from 24-27 June in Canberra. This event brings councils together from...
11 Dec 2024
Councils are invited to attend ALGA’s Local Government Tech Leadership Summit at the Sheraton Sydney Hyde Park Hotel on 12 March 2025. The event will showcase local governments embracing technological...
9 Dec 2024
I’m excited to visit Margaret River in Western Australia this week for our 2024 National Local Roads, Transport & Infrastructure Congress. We’re expecting more than 200 local government leaders and...
4 Dec 2024
ALGA successfully hosted the 2024 National Local Roads, Transport, and Infrastructure Congress from 3-4 December in Margaret River, WA. The two-day event at the Margaret River Heart featured leading experts...
27 Nov 2024
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts has advised councils have until 31 December 2024 to submit final reports for payment for remaining funding allocations under...
