ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
17 Apr, 2025
The financial and human cost of natural disasters will continue to rise unless the next Australian Government significant increases emergency management funding to Australia’s 537 local governments. ALGA President Mayor...
ALGA has welcomed the Coalition’s pre-election pledge to immediately increase the Roads to Recovery program to $1 billion per year. ALGA President Mayor Matt Burnett said: “We have been advocating...
14 Apr, 2025
ALGA has warmly welcomed the Coalition’s commitment today to reinstate their highly successful Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program if elected on 3 May. ALGA President Matt Burnett said: “Introduced...
10 Apr, 2025
The Coalition’s proposed Regional Australia Future Fund is a great opportunity to deliver long-term secure funding for regional councils, but must include non-competitive, formula-based funding streams. ALGA President Matt Burnett...
It’s fantastic to see our Put Our Communities First federal election campaign in full swing, as we collectively advocate for an additional $3.5 billion in federal funding for Australia’s 537...
9 Apr, 2025
A new $500 million community infrastructure annual fund for all Australian councils is needed to revitalise local assets, including libraries, playgrounds, bike paths, recreation centres and sporting fields. As part...
8 Apr, 2025
ALGA and local government leaders were involved in the Closing the Gap Assembly in Canberra from 1-3 April. The important national gathering attracted more than 150 people, including Aboriginal and...
6 Apr, 2025
ALGA News recently sat down with aviation expert and Hales North Managing Director Sara Hales to discuss local government’s key role in the future of regional airports across Australia. Ms...
2 Apr, 2025
Councils are calling on the next Australian Government to establish a new $1.1 billion annual fund for local government to help address Australia’s affordable housing crisis. As part of the...
