ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
2 Jun, 2022
The water and sewerage service industry will achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the national peak body said last month. In an updated climate change position paper, the...
A national survey to help provide a blueprint for a “reimagined future for volunteering in Australia” opened last week. Volunteering Australia, the national peak body for volunteering, says the survey...
SEA Electric is shaping the future of Australian transport, with the world’s first true range of battery-electric trucks accelerating the transition to zero-emissions motoring. Propelled by SEA Electric’s SEA-Drive® power-system,...
Mildura Rural City Council has declared a housing crisis, passing a motion last week calling on the federal government to take urgent action. It’s the fourth Victorian council – after...
Congratulations to our new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his new Labor Federal Government. In a massive win for councils and our communities, the local government portfolio was elevated to...
The Commonwealth should lift spending on extreme weather resilience measures to $200 million a year for five years, Australia’s peak insurance body says. In a flooding and future risks study...
A Sydney council trialling recycled glass in road repairs is reporting significantly higher compaction rates and road-base strength. Using small pieces of glass in the sub-base of asphalt to try...
Stakeholders have hailed the NSW government’s decision to make its Farm Gate Access initiative permanent after a successful trial in six pilot areas. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam...
Rubber from used tyres acts like sunscreen for roads, halving the rate of sun damage when mixed with bitumen, new research has found. The UV-resistant, anti-ageing blend can also help...
