ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
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...
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...
2 Jun 2023
Countdown to the NGA The countdown is on for ALGA’s annual conference – the 29th National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government from 13-16 June. In about a week’s time,...
11 May 2023
Councils are invited to attend LGNSW’s Water Management Conference 2023 from 26-28 June at Parkes. The conference will outline practical solutions to water and sewerage management and explore issues and...
ALGA has welcomed the release of new guidelines for the Federal Government’s Growing Regions Program, as part of local government’s ongoing advocacy for more money for regional Australia. The program provides grants...
3 May 2023
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s delivery of an additional $250 million through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program, while calling on the...
20 Apr 2023
Councils Leading in Emergency Management With 524 disaster support declarations over 316 local government areas in 2022, never before have local governments faced so many challenges. That’s why, on your...
17 Apr 2023
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Australia’s 537 local governments are critical to creating a more sustainable and clean energy future and helping the Federal Government deliver on its target of net...
Councils are reminded that the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has now included all government entities in their new agent nomination process. The process is a new requirement to help ensure...
