ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
20 Dec 2018
The City of Unley in Adelaide had no choice but to approve plans for seven two-storey townhouses to be built on a single block in the suburb of Myrtle Bank,...
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss has been appointed Chair of the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC). Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for...
The first national longitudinal study of homelessness in Australia, The Australian Homelessness Monitor 2018, was recently launched in Melbourne. The Australian Homelessness Monitor tracks key data on rates and types...
Twenty three local government recipients have been announced in the Queen’s Birthday 2018 Honours List. The Queen’s Birthday 2018 Honours List recognises a diverse range of contributions and service across...
Refugee Week is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate people who come to Australia through Australia’s Refugee and Humanitarian Program and enrich our society through business and employment. Every year,...
The 6th Australian Smart Lighting Summit is releasing a short video series which will highlight key smart lighting developments across local councils and latest innovations drawn from international industry experts....
The success of a local community support and friendship organisation will be shared across the nation, thanks to a $42,000 grant from the Federal Government. Minister for Aged Care, Ken...
Australia’s local councils can drive down transport pollution that is causing worsening climate change, according to a new report from the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership. The new report, Waiting...
The day-to-day experiences and well-being of communities are shaped by the infrastructure provided by councils such as public pools, libraries and children’s playgrounds to name a few. While some of...
