ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
10 Feb 2018
State and territory governments and their project partners have been invited to apply for a share of $72 million in water infrastructure funding for drought-affected regions, following the Australian Government’s...
The Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee’s (ANZCTC) Crowded Places Advisory Group developed Australia’s Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism in consultation with states and territories, local governments, law enforcement agencies...
One in three women worldwide experience gender-based violence. From 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day, the 16 Days...
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released a new PBS Vehicle Configurations chart showing 32 common combinations approved under the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme. NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto...
The Federal Government is now seeking applications for projects to undertake safety and access works at remote aerodromes under round six of its Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program. Deputy Prime Minister,...
The Federal Government has announced a contribution of $154 million to the Geelong City Deal. The Government has said that the deal will unlock the economic potential of the region’s...
Australia’s efforts to address and respond to climate change is not taking full advantage of the opportunity for partnership and collaboration with local government. COP21 has acknowledged the importance of...
Local organisations have been urged to apply for a new funding round to put more Local Drug Action Teams (LDAT) on the ground in communities across Australia. The LDAT Program...
Last week, the Prime Minister convened the National Drought Summit in Canberra to discuss what could be done in the short and long term to help drought-affected farmers and communities...
