Australia’s local government association has welcomed a major increase in funding for council-maintained roads.
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Infrastructure plan leaves councils in the cold as projects slashed
Councils are bitterly disappointed with the government’s infrastructure policy statement, which prioritises projects that are beyond the reach of local government.
Sunshine Coast Mayor bows out with salutary warning
Party politics has no place in local government, says the outgoing LGAQ president.
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.
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.
Former ministerial adviser to lead ALGA
Former senior public servant Amy Crawford has been appointed CEO of Australia’s peak body for local government.
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.
Councils hail $100m energy upgrade fund
Local councils have hailed the announcement of a $100 million federal government energy upgrade fund as a major win.
Has the WFH experiment failed? A tale of two Cities
Is WFH working for local government? Two councils provide different perspectives.
Ukraine Ambassador calls on local governments to help
Ukraine’s Ambassador has thanked Australian councils for supporting communities in his war torn country.