ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
9 Feb, 2026
It’s been an energetic start to the year for councils across the country, and I congratulate the many mayors, councillors and local government employees who were recognised in this year’s...
4 Feb, 2026
The Australian Local Government Association – and councils around the country – welcome the news of a government lifeline after Rex Airlines went into voluntary administration nearly two years ago,...
30 Jan, 2026
The joint announcement by the Federal and South Australian governments of a deal to build nearly 7,000 new homes for first home buyers backs in ALGA’s urgent call for funding...
22 Jan, 2026
Statement from ALGA President, Mayor Matt Burnett Australia’s recycling system is facing a crisis, with councils and ratepayers in the line of fire. The new report from the Australian Council...
16 Jan, 2026
“The Government’s announcement of a national solar panel recycling pilot is a positive step toward building a stronger circular economy and diverting waste from landfill,” said the ALGA President, Mayor...
13 Jan, 2026
It’s been a sombre start to the new year, with bushfires raging across the southern states and North Queensland bracing for cyclone impact. In recent days I’ve been on the...
18 Dec, 2025
On behalf of the Australian Local Government Association, I would like to again extend our deepest condolences to the victims, their families, and the Waverley community following the deeply shocking...
9 Dec, 2025
Over this week we have seen the tragic loss of life and homes to bushfires across Australia. My sincere condolences to the family of Cr Mark Mudie, Deputy President of...
The Australian Government’s reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act are one of the most significant changes to Australia’s system of environmental protection since the laws were established. On balance,...
