ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
6 Feb, 2023
Councils are encouraged to register their interest to have a say on the Federal Government’s new National Housing and Homelessness Plan. ALGA looks forward to working with the Government on...
2 Feb, 2023
Councils are reminded that applications for the first round of funding through the Federal Government’s Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) close next month. While only states and territories are eligible to...
Local government is being urged to participate in a Federal Government survey to outline a vision for the future of Australia’s children and their families. The Department of Education has...
26 Jan, 2023
New dates for 2023 ALGA Annual Conference I’m delighted to announce our 2023 National General Assembly (NGA), incorporating the Regional Cooperation and Development Forum, will be held in Canberra from...
25 Jan, 2023
The Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) is offering a range of new courses for 2023 including on road safety, sustainability and pavement. ARRB collaborates with all levels of government – including...
24 Jan, 2023
The 2023 National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA) – incorporating the Regional Cooperation and Development Forum – will be held from 13-15 June in Canberra. This year’s NGA at...
Local government is being encouraged to support and promote the Federal Government’s new Multicultural Health Connect helpline among multicultural communities. The helpline 1800 186 815 offers people from multicultural backgrounds...
22 Jan, 2023
Australian councils are invited to support and partner with DV Safe Phone to enable victims of domestic violence to have access to a mobile phone. Founded in March 2020,...
17 Jan, 2023
ALGA has provided a submission to the Federal Government’s Housing Legislative Package. Across Australia, the supply and availability of affordable housing is a critical issue facing most local governments and...
