Funding for local roads set to double to $1b

Australia’s local government association has welcomed a major increase in funding for council-maintained roads.

20 November, 2023

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.

16 November, 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

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.

16 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

ALGA hoping for emission reduction funds in Budget

ALGA has asked for $50 million in next month’s federal budget to help councils realise their emissions reduction plans.

26 April, 2023

ALGA buddies back budget pitches

ALGA is teaming with other peak advocacy groups to bolster its case for more cash in the federal budget.

17 March, 2023

‘Historic moment’ for councils as ACLG returns

The reconvened Council of Local Government will meet in June for the first time in more than ten years.

22 February, 2023

Councils key to addressing workforce shortages: ALGA

Councils say they are keen to do their bit to help train and upskill the nation’s future workforce, but need more financial support to do it.

5 September, 2022

Failing to plan or planning to fail?

By investing a little more now, we can save millions of dollars in the long term by making sure local roads and bridges are rebuilt to better withstand future fires and floods.

21 April, 2022

Disaster funding, roads top budget wish list for councils

Disaster funding is at the top of ALGA’s budget wish list, along with increased FAGs and more money for roads.

28 March, 2022

ALGA calls for immediate disaster funding

ALGA is seeking immediate and ongoing federal funding for disaster mitigation.

7 March, 2022

Don’t leave local communities behind

In the lead up to this year’s federal election Australia’s 537 councils are asking all parties to commit to partnerships that will support safer, healthier, and more prosperous communities.

1 March, 2022