President's column
This week I had my first meeting with the Hon Darren Chester MP since he was appointed to the role of Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. Although our discussion was broad-ranging, we covered two key issues of particular importance to his portfolio and the Local Government sector.
The first key issue discussed was the sector's need for continued certainty in roads funding from the Federal Government.
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Deadline to submit NGA 2016 motions extended
The deadline for NGA motions submissions has been extended to Thursday 28 April giving councils nearly an additional week to submit their motions for the ALGA Board's consideration.
To be eligible for inclusion in the NGA Business Papers, motions must follow the following principles set out by the ALGA Board
Glyphosate - APVMA clarifies the facts
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has recently updated website information about using the herbicide glyphosate.
This update provides chemical users, growers, home gardeners, councils and the public with more information about the safe use of products containing glyphosate.
It also explains the processes underway, both in Australia and internationally
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Councils reminded to apply for 2016 Community Heritage Grants
The National Library of Australia is calling for applications for the 2016 Community Heritage Grants.
Funding boost for NSW bushfire risk management projects
Minister for Justice Michael Keenan and New South Wales Deputy Premier and Minister for Justice and
Managing litter at a local level
Keep Australia Beautiful, in partnership with The Wrigley Company, has produced a comprehensive Litter Toolkit
Research finds homebuyers in the dark about asbestos
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Townsville City Council innovative approach to asset management
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NCCARF/CSIRO Climate Adaptation Conference 2016
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Councils reminded to apply for 2016 Community Heritage Grants
The National Library of Australia is calling for applications for the 2016 Community Heritage Grants.
Funding boost for NSW bushfire risk management projects
Minister for Justice Michael Keenan and New South Wales Deputy Premier and Minister for Justice and
Managing litter at a local level
Keep Australia Beautiful, in partnership with The Wrigley Company, has produced a comprehensive Litter Toolkit
Research finds homebuyers in the dark about asbestos
New research has found that homebuyers and homeowners, while generally aware of the deadly dangers of asbestos
Townsville City Council innovative approach to asset management
Townsville City Council has developed and implemented a Life Cycle Cost Asset Management Plan model
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2016 NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Partners in an Innovative and Prosperous Australia
The NGA Registration Brochure is now available, download your copy here.
Under the theme Partners in an Innovative and Prosperous Australia, delegates at this year's National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA) will look at the many ways local government is being innovative both here and overseas. As a responsive, pragmatic and dynamic level of government, councils innovate with technology, with their resources and in practical ways within their organisations and communities.
The NGA brings our sector together providing a platform for thought provoking discussion and serious consideration of the development of policies on issues of national significance. This year, the NGA will celebrate and examine the key role of local government in helping to build the economy and sustainable communities of the future. Through the NGA, delegates will be able to learn from the ideas and experiences of other councils and gain valuable ideas for their own councils.
Local government is a pragmatic and hands-on level of government. Our focus is the provision of services, infrastructure, planning and coordination at the local level.
Register your attendance at this year's NGA here.