President's column
The recycling issue continues to make headlines, with the Queensland Government this week moving towards the reintroduction of a waste levy.
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Putting the case on recycling
ALGA representatives appeared before a Senate Committee public hearing this week to put the association's views on waste and recycling.
Art museum on the way
Mayor Kim O Keeffe recently welcomed federal and state politicians to Shepparton for an update on the city's art museum project to be built at Victoria Park Lake.
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Regional airport battle
ALGA will continue to partner with the Australian Airports Association in efforts to increase essential infrastructure funding for regional airports.
Call for motions 2018 NGA
The Australian Local Government Association is calling for Notices of Motions for the 2018 National General Assembly, which will be held from 17-20 June.
Quest for resilience
Councils across the country are invited to submit projects to the Resilient Australia Awards. There are five award categories in each state and territory.
Protest over suburban infill
The City of Unley in Adelaide had no choice but to approve plans for seven two-storey townhouses to be built on a single block, a council representative said this week.
Chances to make a point
Have your say on regional inequality, rural and remote mental health services and the arts in regional Australia. Two Senate inquiries and an arts survey give you the chance.
News in brief
DISASTER assistance has been made available for the people affected by the bushfire in the local government area of Bega, which includes Tathra and surrounding communities.
Regional airport battle
ALGA will continue to partner with the Australian Airports Association in efforts to increase essential infrastructure funding for regional airports.
Call for motions 2018 NGA
The Australian Local Government Association is calling for Notices of Motions for the 2018 National General Assembly, which will be held from 17-20 June.
Quest for resilience
Councils across the country are invited to submit projects to the Resilient Australia Awards. There are five award categories in each state and territory.
Protest over suburban infill
The City of Unley in Adelaide had no choice but to approve plans for seven two-storey townhouses to be built on a single block, a council representative said this week.
Chances to make a point
Have your say on regional inequality, rural and remote mental health services and the arts in regional Australia. Two Senate inquiries and an arts survey give you the chance.
News in brief
DISASTER assistance has been made available for the people affected by the bushfire in the local government area of Bega, which includes Tathra and surrounding communities.
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