ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
7 Feb 2018
Work is starting on the installation of 450 ‘smart parking’ sensors that will help ensure Central Coast residents and visitors spend less time stuck in traffic. Federal Minister for Urban...
2 Feb 2018
The Mayor of Eurobodalla Shire Council Liz Innes says her council is ready to meet the challenge of new rules governing the conduct of council meetings in NSW. Amendments to...
5 Jan 2018
The National Local Government Drug and Alcohol Committee was renamed to reflect the environment of local government responsibilities in supporting community health, wellbeing and safety. The Local Government Safe Cities...
2 Jan 2018
The size of some telecommunications facilities will be allowed to increase, under changes announced by the Federal Government on Thursday. A period of consultation on 24 proposals for change to...
The recently released report from Infrastructure Australia, Future Cities: Planning for our growing population contains some key recommendations which are of considerable interest to Local Government. The report’s first recommendation...
The integration of civil and military air traffic control took a giant leap forward this week when final contracts were signed on the $1.2 billion OneSKY system. Airservices Australia CEO...
On Thursday the use of Local Planning Panels became mandatory for all Sydney councils and Wollongong City Council. After a period of consultation with councils and other stakeholders, changes have...
The City of Bayswater Council in suburban Perth is allowing residents and ratepayers to plant “edible pocket gardens” within its parks and reserves. Earlier this month, the council voted unanimously...
Rises in Council charges are inevitable in Victoria to cover recycling costs, despite a $13 million support package from the Victorian Government, the Municipal Association of Victoria says. While welcoming...
