ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
6 May 2018
The Federal Government has announced an independent review into why some heavy vehicle operators are experiencing economic losses and delays in being granted special road access permits. Deputy Prime Minister...
The National Australia Day Council is now accepting public nominations for the 2019 Australian of the Year Awards. The Council is seeking nominations from around the nation for everyday people...
The number of households in community housing has more than doubled between 2007–08 and 2016–17, according to a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)....
Soil health, innovation, digital farming and next generation weather forecasting will be improved thanks to $27 million in funding through round one of the Smart Farming Partnership grants. Fifteen projects...
Nine arts and cultural projects are set to take their exhibitions on the road thanks to the Visions of Australia program. The latest funding round will support the development and...
The revised version of the Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code has been released for public comment. The Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code is designed to: allow the community...
A digital evolution in healthcare is underway that will place your health information in your hands. My Health Record is a digital summary of your key health information being created...
From 1 July 2018 people with disability in new regions and age groups in five states across Australia, will be eligible to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), improving...
Rural and remote communities across Australia are being urged to nominate an outstanding rural doctor for the prestigious RDAA Rural Doctor of the Year Award 2018. Entries for the annual...
