President's column
Next week will see the Federal Treasurer, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, hand down his second budget and I am as keen as you to see if our Australia-wide campaign to hold the Government to its promise to end the freeze on Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) indexation has worked.
ALGA, with your support and that of your state and territory local government associations, has campaigned relentlessly to ensure the Government honours this promise.
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National awards recognise innovative councils
The 2017 National Awards for Local Government category winners have been announced, recognising local government's contributions to regional growth through innovative service delivery projects.
Minister for Local Government and Territories, Senator the Hon Fiona Nash, said the entries this year were of the highest standard and demonstrate that local leadership can make a real difference.
"These are incredible projects directly benefitting communities. From improving road safety through a flood warning system
Funding for innovation in pest animal and weed management
The Australian Government has announced 23 innovative projects to share in $10.5 million to strengthen the management of some of Australia's most significant agricultural pest animals and weeds.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, said the projects were put forward by universities, state, territory and local governments, research organisations, natural resource management groups and a private company.
"The funding will be used to develop technologies such as herbicide spraying devices
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Harnessing big data for transport planning
The massive amounts of Australian vehicle traffic data being collected via satellite could soon be used by the Australian, state and territory governments to plan for future investments
Ministerial forum on food regulation
The Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation met recently and agreed the priority areas for the food regulation system for both countries for 2017 - 2021
Have your say on constitutional reform
The Referendum Council is talking to all Australians about options for recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution. Through a series of First Nations' Regional Dialogues
Economic impact review of horizontal fiscal equalisation
Federal Treasurer, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, has confirmed that he has tasked the Productivity Commission (PC) to undertake an inquiry into the economic impact of Australia's system of horizontal fiscal equalization
Nominations sought for 2017 Resilient Australia Awards
Applications are now open for the 2017 Resilient Australia Awards. Now in their 18th year, the awards celebrate innovation and best practice in disaster resilience
4th United Nations Global Road Safety Week
The 4th United Nations Global Road Safety Week will commence on 8th May until 14th May, 2017. The theme for this year's event is centred around speed
Harnessing big data for transport planning
The massive amounts of Australian vehicle traffic data being collected via satellite could soon be used by the Australian, state and territory governments to plan for future investments
Ministerial forum on food regulation
The Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation met recently and agreed the priority areas for the food regulation system for both countries for 2017 - 2021
Have your say on constitutional reform
The Referendum Council is talking to all Australians about options for recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution. Through a series of First Nations' Regional Dialogues
Economic impact review of horizontal fiscal equalisation
Federal Treasurer, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, has confirmed that he has tasked the Productivity Commission (PC) to undertake an inquiry into the economic impact of Australia's system of horizontal fiscal equalization
Nominations sought for 2017 Resilient Australia Awards
Applications are now open for the 2017 Resilient Australia Awards. Now in their 18th year, the awards celebrate innovation and best practice in disaster resilience
4th United Nations Global Road Safety Week
The 4th United Nations Global Road Safety Week will commence on 8th May until 14th May, 2017. The theme for this year's event is centred around speed
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Stage set for the transport industry’s ‘premier event
If you haven’t put it in your diary yet, the 2017 Brisbane Truck Show is coming up fast. The show returns to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 25 to 28 May.
The 50th Anniversary Brisbane Truck Show will feature more trailers than ever before with expanded displays and new exhibitors from all over Australia confirmed.
Brisbane Truck Show Manager, Noelene Bradley said a comprehensive array of exhibitors will help visitors make better informed purchasing decisions.
“This is the industry’s premier event and there is no doubt that all of our exhibitors are going all out to provide visitors with a memorable experience.”
“The show takes up three full floors of the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Every corner of the show offers more value and intrigue with exhibitors displaying the latest trucks, trailers, components, equipment, accessories and technology,” Ms Bradley added.
Informa proudly presents the Transitioning Regional Economies Conference on 6-7 June in Melbourne
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The theme of this year’s National General Assembly (NGA) ‘Building Tomorrow’s Communities’ goes to the heart of the role of local government in modern Australia.
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