ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
20 Dec 2018
A Regulation Impact Statement looking at options for different ways to set heavy vehicle road user charges has been released for comment. The Transport and Infrastructure Council of COAG agreed...
The Government's first quarterly payment under the 2018–19 Financial Assistance Grant program has been delivered to the states and territories for distribution to local councils across the country. Minister for...
A joint initiative between the Commonwealth, state, territory and New Zealand governments will help better manage and protect water resources. Head of Water at the Department of Agriculture and Water...
In the 2018-19 Budget, the Australian Government announced $40 million for infrastructure investment in regional, rural and remote residential and home care services to support quality aged care service delivery...
A fifth Community Consultative Committee (CCC) has been established by the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) for Inland Rail, appointing a prominent former local Mayor to lead its work. Long-serving...
The 10th meeting of the Transport and Infrastructure Council (the Council) was held in Sydney last Friday. The Council comprises Transport, Infrastructure and Planning ministers from the Commonwealth, States and...
Based on current trends, Australia's population is projected to reach 30 million people between 2029 and 2033, according to the latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). ...
The Government has responded to the findings and recommendations of the second review of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002, which reported on the effectiveness and efficiency of...
The Government has announced more than $750,000 for 18 projects from the Festivals Australia program that will assist community members living in regional and remote Australia to participate in or...
