ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
20 Dec 2018
Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Hinkler, Keith Pitt, and Member for McMillan, Russell Broadbent, have announced $14.7 million for Victoria under the Black Spot Program's 2018–19...
Do you know of any examples of temporary or tactical urbanism projects in Australia? These open space projects occupy previously-underused sites, involve rapid temporary physical transformations, and test innovative design,...
An agreement between the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) will deliver a cutting-edge route assessment tool free to all road managers through the...
Gannawarra Shire Council has won the Victorian Premier’s Regional Recognition Award in this year's Premier's Sustainability Awards for their sustainability focus, featuring the first large scale solar farm and battery...
The Federal and Victorian Governments have this week finalised their agreement on the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement (NHHA). The $2 billion in funding will provide social housing and homeless...
The South Australian Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) will trial a Rural Junction Active Warning System (RJAWS), which aims to improve safety on the South Australian rural road...
Research by Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) has found that the construction process of building contemporary dwellings in Australia is a substantiative factor in contributing to the delays...
A community infrastructure proposal that aims to stimulate local economic opportunities and create 5,000 jobs in Australian communities has today been launched by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) at...
Councils have been urged to consider tailored debt finance to improve their energy performance and reduce emissions from old and poorly maintained assets. According to a newly released Market Report...
