ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
20 Dec 2018
The Staysafe Committee of the NSW Parliament has tabled its report into heavy vehicle safety technology and the holiday road toll, Albury MP Greg Aplin, Chair of the Committee, announced....
NAIDOC Week 2018 will celebrate the invaluable contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have made – and continue to make – to our communities, our families, our rich...
2018 is a special year for the Human Rights Awards, marking the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Declaration underpins international human rights law and inspires...
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). ...
