ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
21 Feb, 2020
Did you know more than 60 percent of councils spend around 100 hours on processing invoices every month? Or that more than half of councils spend over $10,000 each month...
16 Aug, 2019
A new bicycle path in Perth’s northern suburbs that separates cyclists from cars in some sections and aims to get more residents cycling through major centres has taken out the...
9 Aug, 2019
A landscape architect who project managed and was the sole woman in meetings for a $10.5 million redevelopment in Sydney’s north has won a prestigious national award that recognises the...
2 Aug, 2019
Two projects that counter harassment and promote inclusion, and assist struggling high school students to develop job skills have earned Wollongong City Council two 2019 National Awards for Local Government....
26 Jul, 2019
What do you do if you find a lonely monster in your neighbourhood? Help them make friends, and tell their story in a children’s book. That’s what happened to Western...
19 Jul, 2019
A private-sector led advanced manufacturing zone on Tasmania’s north coast has won the 2019 National Award for Local Government Contributing to Regional Growth category. George Town Council received the top...
12 Jul, 2019
A Queensland council’s program for children who have special needs such as low-sensory environments, that began in its libraries and has now expanded to art galleries and museums, has received...
5 Jul, 2019
A new facility that reduces Lake Macquarie City Council’s environmental footprint, will save it millions of dollars, and creates local jobs has won the National Award for Local Government Boosting...
28 Jun, 2019
An employment project in Perth that was inspired by a council officer’s research trip to the Canadian city of Toronto and adapted to local conditions has received the National Award...
