ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
6 Dec 2018
Energy standards in Australia’s National Construction Code must be urgently upgraded if new buildings are to be fit for a zero carbon future, according to a new report by the...
The Federal Government has strengthened support for businesses employing people with disability through a range of new initiatives. Assistant Minster for Social Services and Disability Services Jane Prentice announced the...
Heavy vehicle drivers and supply chain employees can confidentially report potential safety breaches via a new secure hotline. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack said...
New industry standards that were recently announced are the next step taken by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to help consumers move smoothly to the National Broadband Network...
The Australian Government’s NAIDOC local grants round supports communities to celebrate the histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples during NAIDOC Week. This year the Australian...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are empowering themselves more than ever before, data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals. ABS Centre of Excellence for Aboriginal and...
The City of Lake Macquarie will broke new ground by creating a vast Smart City network covering an area equivalent in size to 23 Sydney local government areas. The Minister...
In recent weeks local government leaders have begun joining with Amnesty International and calling for an expansion and improvement to Australia’s current policy of privately-sponsored refugees, enabling more people to...
Elder abuse is defined as any act which causes harm to an older person and is carried out by someone they know and trust, such as a family member or...
