ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
20 Dec 2018
The Australian Government, food industry bodies and public health groups recently met to progress the work of the Healthy Food Partnership. The meeting received updates on all activities and noted...
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is seeking input into the content of a new National Biosecurity Statement. Currently there is no single, overarching national policy statement or strategy...
The Food Regulation Standing Committee (FRSC) is inviting submissions from stakeholders on the labelling of sugars on packaged foods and drinks. A Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (Consultation Paper) has been...
The Tasmanian and south-west Western Australian members of the national Regional Development Australia (RDA) network have formally agreed to establish a collaborative working relationship designed to support economic growth in...
London is targeting an extra million walking trips a day by 2024 as part of the UK capital’s first walking action plan, of which technology will play a major role. The city...
The National NAIDOC Committee (NNC) has welcomed three new members to its ranks as planning commence for NAIDOC 2019. The new board members are: Kimberley Benjamin, a young Yawuru, Bardi and Kija woman from Broome in the Kimberley region of...
Seven transformational council regional infrastructure projects are a step closer to becoming a reality with applicants asked to submit full business cases for approval under the Australian Government’s $272.2 million...
A new study will evaluate the impact of housing policies on the health and wellbeing of First Nations people, thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Federal Government. Shelter WA...
Virtual reality is being used in a unique project to check the driving skills of senior Australians and improve road safety. Called Hector VR, the Virtual Reality Driving Simulator for...
