By Staff Writer The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has welcomed the inclusion of local government in reviewing Australia’s emergency management arrangements and in future planning of major cities. ALGA president…
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Councils slam regional planning panels
By Angela Dorizas Local government has criticised the New South Wales Government’s proposed joint regional planning panels as an attempt to “alienate” local communities from decision making. Under a draft…
Councils seek formal role in Closing the Gap
By Angela Dorizas West Australian councils have called on Federal and State Government to work with them to close the gap on Indigenous disadvantage. The Local Government Managers Australia WA Division…
Sunshine Coast backs state reforms
By Rachel Borchardt Changes to Queensland’s Local Government Act are long overdue and will make councils more transparent, according to Sunshine Coast Regional Council mayor Bob Abbot. He said the new…
Amalgamations reflect changing society, says expert
Univesity of Southampton professor of politics and governance, Gerry Stoker. By Rob O’Brien Amalgamations reflect the changes in society which local governments have to adapt to, a UK expert in governance…
More cash when rates work harder
By Rachel Borchardt Councils in search of additional internal revenue must be prepared to overhaul their old rating systems, according to local government consultant Alan Morton. Speaking at the Local…
More capacity building needed for regional businesses
By Rob O'Brien It is a collaboration between local government and private enterprise that could be a model for small business development across Australia. Yet one of the directors…
Funding boost for multicultural communities
By Angela Dorizas Councils and community groups across Queensland are set to receive $5.7 million in State Government support for multicultural programs over three years. Announced by Multicultural Affairs Minister…
Federal support for women in local government
By Angela Dorizas The Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) has received $23,000 in funding from the Federal Government in a bid to increase the participation of women in local…
Local government welcomes 2020 Summit response
By Angela Dorizas Local government has welcomed the Federal Government’s response to the Australia 2020 Summit despite widespread criticism that it fell short of expectations. The Summit, held a year…