Linda Scott receives prestigious honour at Women in Local Government Awards

ALGA President Linda Scott is among a list of women from councils across NSW who have been recognised for outstanding achievements.

21 August, 2024

Coalition says it won’t restore FAGs to 1% if elected

The coalition says federal assistance grants should be tailored to the needs of individual councils.

3 July, 2024

Eight per cent of council assets in poor condition: report

A new report has found eight per cent of council-owned assets are in need of love – and money.

2 July, 2024

750 local government representatives expected at ACLG 2024

The federal government is expecting record attendance from councils at the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG).

1 July, 2024

Bin standardisation tops ALGA Budget wish list

Local government’s peak body wants budget funding for standardised kerbside bins across Australia.

23 April, 2024

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