ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
9 Oct, 2022
23 projects have been funded through the latest round of the Australian Government’s Bridges Renewal Program. This program provides federal funding to address issues where bridges are no longer fit...
8 Oct, 2022
The Federal Government has launched a new website – drones.gov.au – to provide Australians with clear information about drone rules and regulations. The website has been developed to serve as...
30 Sep, 2022
ALGA President Linda Scott has urged the Government to continue to invest in councils and communities in this month’s Federal Budget. “Investing in local government will support Australia’s 537 councils...
29 Sep, 2022
The final report released by the Government’s Regional Banking Taskforce has recommended that banks engage more closely with local councils when considering regional branch closures. ALGA President Linda Scott –...
Win! Thank you to Education Minister Jason Clare for recognising ALGA’s contributions to shaping the Government’s new childcare bill in Parliament this week. This bill will mean cheaper early education...
28 Sep, 2022
Early bird registrations have been extended for this year’s National Local Roads and Transport Congress by one week to 14 October. To be held in Hobart, Tasmania from 2-3 November,...
26 Sep, 2022
The Australian Government’s Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency is currently consulting on a new guide for councils to help combat illegal dumping and improper disposal of asbestos. This guide is...
15 Sep, 2022
The Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Senator the Hon Carol Brown, and Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie will both attend and...
In a big win for Australia’s local governments, and as a direct result of ALGA advocacy, Prime Minister Albanese has reaffirmed his commitment to working with councils including re-establishing the...
