ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
26 Jun, 2025
Australia’s councils are expected to spend more than $2 billion over the next five years to future-proof their communities from the changing climate, according to new Australian-first research released today....
25 Jun, 2025
The Adapting Together: Local Government Leadership in a Changing Climate report was launched at the National General Assembly in Canberra on 26 June 2025. The ground-breaking report uses more than...
22 Jun, 2025
The 2025 National Local Roads, Transport, and Infrastructure Congress in Bendigo will present a comprehensive program focused on roads, transport, and community infrastructure. The program will feature leading industry experts,...
20 Jun, 2025
I’m looking forward to welcoming a record 1300 Mayors, Shire Presidents and Councillors from across Australia this week for our 31st National General Assembly in Canberra. We have an impressive...
19 Jun, 2025
The Australian Government has reminded communities, and local governments, that it no longer makes drought declarations to trigger the delivery of drought support. Instead, the Government said there are a...
We are excited to welcome more than 80 sponsors and corporate partners for the 2025 National General Assembly, starting on Tuesday 24 June. This includes several foundation sponsors, including Payble,...
17 Jun, 2025
Australia Post is providing every postie with citronella spray as new data reveals more than 44 posties a week fell victim to dog-related incidents in the six months to May...
6 Jun, 2025
I’m excited to announce the 2025 National Local Roads, Transport and Infrastructure Congress will be held in Bendigo in regional Victoria from 11-12 November. Registrations for the Congress are now...
4 Jun, 2025
ALGA, together with state and territory local government associations, is urging the Federal Government to include councils in funding programs for H5 Avian Flu. While H5 bird flu has not...
