Sustainability guide launched for rail sector

The Australasian Railway Association has released its first comprehensive sustainability guide for the rail sector.

14 November, 2023

Queensland councils unite to find solution to juvenile crime

Queensland councils have released a locally-based action plan to address juvenile crime in their communities.

23 October, 2023

Deal gives WA councils 20 per cent of state licence fees for roads

WA councils have signed an agreement guaranteeing them 20 per cent of revenue from vehicle licence fees.

18 September, 2023

Councils recognised for outstanding climate initiatives

Councils from around Australia have been recognised at an awards night for outstanding climate initiatives.

11 September, 2023

Road funding research confirms struggle is real for non-metro councils

Rural councils face five times the cost of their metropolitan cousins when it comes road maintenance, according to new research.

11 September, 2023

ALGA to ask councils for data on assets

ALGA will be contacting councils asking for data for an update of the National State of the Assets report.

6 September, 2023

Inside the UK’s digital transformation

The Sydney-born head of the UK’s digital transformation office outlines the government’s roadmap for change.

14 August, 2023

Cyber-crime-as-a-service adopts modern business models

Welcome to cybercrime-as-a-service, where criminal syndicates follow professional business models, research their markets, and even provide help desks.

9 August, 2023

Consultation for review of NSW waste levy set to begin

The NSW EPA will launch a review of the state’s waste levy this year, and says consultation with local governments and other stakeholders will begin soon.

26 July, 2023

Queensland council beats NSW rival for top tasting water

Mackay Regional Council in Queensland has beaten NSW’s Shoalhaven City Council in a competition for the best tasting water.

20 July, 2023

ALGA NGA 2023 – how the voting went

Highlights from voting at ALGA’s 2023 National General Assembly – how delegates lined up on key local government issues.

19 June, 2023

Has the WFH experiment failed? A tale of two Cities

Is WFH working for local government? Two councils provide different perspectives.

15 June, 2023

Ukraine Ambassador calls on local governments to help

Ukraine’s Ambassador has thanked Australian councils for supporting communities in his war torn country.

14 June, 2023

Australian councils to vote on Indigenous Voice at NGA

More than 1,100 local government leaders are meeting in Canberra for ALGA’s National General Assembly.

12 June, 2023