ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
20 Dec 2018
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 Australian and NSW/VIC Governments this week announced the Chair and Deputy Chair appointments to Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees across both states, with local government councillors winning some of...
A report by the House of Representatives Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities on the inquiry into the role of smart ICT in the design and planning of infrastructure released...
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has convened a National Summit today to address this problem and as President of ALGA I had the opportunity to present to the Prime...
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s seventh annual Water Monitoring Report, covering 2015-16, shows the effects of structural changes in the Murray-Darling Basin rural water sector on regulated charges and...
PERTH metropolitan councils have been accused of having banked more than $1 billion in money meant for community infrastructure provision. Media reports suggest the money was collected from developers to...
The Federal Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities Paul Fletcher was in Darwin this week to discuss a "City Deal" for the Northern Territory capital. Mr Fletcher said the deal...
Registrations have opened for the 2018 National Local Roads and Transport Congress, which will be held on 20-22 November in Alice Springs. The theme of this year’s congress is ‘Connecting...
The Australian Government has announced $1.87 million for the Northern Territory under the Black Spot Program's 2018-19 funding round. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, the Hon Michael McCormack MP, the Chair...
