Local government promised $1.1 billion for roads in budget

Local councils have welcomed the announcement of a $1 billion regional road funding package to be included in Tuesday’s federal budget.

30 March, 2019

Budget: disappointment on local roads, community infrastructure

Local government peaks welcome ongoing funding for key roads, bridges and regions programs but say inaction on financial grants means councils face a shortfall.

9 May, 2018

Local Government promoted into Turnbull’s Cabinet

Back at the big table.

19 July, 2016

Local government’s shopping list for the 2016 election

What councils really want from the new PM.

14 June, 2016

Councils welcome Federal relief: Budget2016

In from the cold.

4 May, 2016

Infrastructure investment stays the biggest ticket (to re-election): Budget 2016

Will big cash for rail and roads lead victory?

3 May, 2016

Councils welcome NSW roads funding

Federal Government roads funding will be a boon to local communities, says the IPWEA

6 July, 2015

Dear Joe Hockey … stop freezing our FAGs

Local councils appeal to Treasurer.

18 February, 2015

Pickard wins Australian Local Government Association presidency

First WA chief for 30 years expected to take fight up to Canberra.

13 November, 2014

Federal infrastructure fund inundated by cash-strapped councils

Councils jostle for a piece of the infrastructure pie

15 September, 2014

Stalled $2.1bn Roads to Recovery funding finally jump-started

Anger over length of legislative delay.

2 September, 2014

High Court school chaplains decision set to choke council money from Canberra

It may not have come as a surprise, but the Williams case MkII decision is exactly the legal nightmare local governments have unsuccessfully been fighting to avoid for years.

19 June, 2014

Grants freeze paves road to regional infrastructure hell

Budget puts safety and economic growth at risk say engineers and councils, who want access to affordable debt facilities.

5 June, 2014

Revolt over $925 mil Budget raid on councils

Rates rises and big cuts to local community services set to roll as Financial Assistance Grants frozen.

16 May, 2014