ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
5 Jul 2018
Seventeen off-grid remote Indigenous communities are set to benefit from solar energy and reduce their reliance on diesel fuel. The communities, located in Central Australia, Katherine, Top End and Tiwi...
Mayors from Bathurst, Orange, Parkes, Cabonne, the ACT and Strathbogie recently gathered at the Mount Panorama racetrack in Bathurst to try out the latest electric cars and to attend a...
Nearly 30 Australian local councils, including Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart and Sydney, are likely to be affected by a set of new global recommendations drafted by the Global Covenant of...
The National Road Safety Partnership Program is holding free webinars which will give councils an opportunity to engage with experts on road safety. Here are the details: 24 July –...
A new report by the Productivity Commission has found Australia’s water resources are being managed effectively and that achievements in water reform must be maintained to make sure all Australians...
18 Jun 2018
Mayors, councillors and local government representatives have donated coats for the homeless and those in need as part of a coat drive ahead of National Coat Day, which is run...
9 May 2018
My Health Record is an online summary of your key health information that can be viewed securely online, from anywhere, at any time – even if you move or travel...
The Australian Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the US State of Michigan to share expertise and experience on hightech vehicle and road systems. “Over 90 per...
Ensuring greater safety through Australia’s transport supply chain is the focus of changes to Chain of Responsibility laws which took effect from 1 October. Consultation to amend the laws started...
