ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
20 Dec 2018
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...
An Australian Bicycle Council report published this week has found that Australian states and territories invested $112.8 million in cycling-related infrastructure, education and promotion in 2013-14. The report, National Cycling...
Harmony Day was marked in Canberra with a special Australian citizenship ceremony welcoming 135 people from 24 countries as Australia's newest citizens. The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, the...
The Government’s decision to freeze indexation to Financial Assistance Grants in the 2014-15 budget was met with disappointment across the sector. This decision affected the ability of many councils to...
More than $27 million in funding is available for valuable community infrastructure projects across NSW. The Community Building Partnership program awards grants for community infrastructure projects that: deliver positive social,...
