ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
6 Jul 2023
Local governments have been given more time to apply for the Federal Government’s $160 million regional communications co-investment schemes – the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) and Regional Connectivity Program...
Local communities, councils and telcos are urged to have their say on new draft guidelines for the next $20 million round of the Peri-Urban Mobile Program (PUMP) which aims to...
30 Jun 2023
Local government welcomes fast-tracked disaster recovery funding Win! Disaster recovery funding fast-tracked In a major advocacy win for local government, the Federal Government has fast-tracked around $1.8 billion in disaster...
29 Jun 2023
Registrations are now open for ALGA’s 2023 National Local Roads, Transport and Infrastructure Congress in Canberra from 6-7 September. This year’s Congress, with a broader focus on infrastructure, will be...
In a major win for local government, the Federal Government announced today it will bring forward payments totalling almost $1.8 billion to the majority of states under the State and...
28 Jun 2023
As part of National Homelessness Week, the Council of Capital City Lord Mayors and LG Professionals Australia will host the National Local Government Community of Practice event on Housing and...
27 Jun 2023
Local government is being encouraged to help boost childhood immunisations by sharing a range of resources about routine vaccinations suitable for parents and carers of young children. The Department of...
26 Jun 2023
Enjoy some of the highlights and memorable moments from ALGA’s successful National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government in Canberra from 13-16 June. See a selection of photos from the...
22 Jun 2023
Local government is invited to comment on a new proposal by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water for regulating waste from small electronics and solar photovoltaic...
