ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
20 Dec 2018
Do you work in or have an interest in the primary prevention of violence against women? If so, please consider responding to the Our Watch national survey. Violence prevention is an...
The efficient movement of freight is essential in a national economy but bottlenecks and pinchpoints on local road networks are increasing the time it takes for freight to travel from...
State and local governments across Australia and New Zealand will need to take a coordinated approach to driving digital innovation and transformation in order to fulfil the promise of the...
The Federal Assistant Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services, Sarah Henderson has announced a partnership with the disability sector to support the 2018 National Awards for Disability Leadership,...
Applications to join the Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) program close next Friday 7 December. The LDAT program supports organisations to build or extend partnerships in their community and develop...
ALGA President, Mayor Troy Pickard, has put the call out to councils for proposed community infrastructure renewal projects as part of ALGA's development of its 2016 Federal election strategy. Councils...
The deadline is now looming for a chance to showcase how your council plays a vital role in helping make Australian communities safe, attractive and desirable places to live. The...
The Productivity Commission has released the preliminary findings of its ongoing public inquiry into the increased application of competition, contestability and informed user choice to human services. The Commission’s inquiry...
Victoria’s Wyndham City Council was presented with the 2017 National Award for Excellence in Local Government, at the official NGA dinner at Parliament House on Tuesday this week. Minster for Local...
