President's column
This week is Reconciliation Week, a terrific time to reflect, to celebrate, and to build stronger connections between our ancient and modern histories.
It's also a time to build deeper relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians.
Many local councils play a leadership role in this space, hosting events, engaging with local schools, and advancing local engagement as we strive towards a truly reconciled history.
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Reflections on the past pave the road to reconciliation
This year's National Reconciliation Week theme was Don't Keep History a Mystery: Learn. Share. Grow. It encouraged all Australians to unearth our shared past and discover more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures.
Reconciliation Action Plan Project Manager at the Federal Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Casey Millward, said the week invited Australians to ask themselves: what are some of the things I don't know about our history?
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Local drug action teams more than doubled across Australia
The Australian Government and the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) have announced an additional 92 Local Drug Action Teams (LDATs), adding to the current 80
Inquiry into the obesity epidemic in Australia
Interested councils have been invited to make a submission to the recently-established Senate Select Committee into the obesity epidemic in Australia.
Participants needed for a National Mental Health Literacy Survey
Mental health conditions are common, with one in five Australians experiencing a mental health condition in their lifetime. However, few Australians access services and treatments
Using technology to make trucks safer
The Staysafe Committee of the NSW Parliament has tabled its report into heavy vehicle safety technology and the holiday road toll
Local Government Safe Cities Network
The National Local Government Drug and Alcohol Committee was renamed to reflect the environment of local government responsibilities in supporting community health, wellbeing and safety.
Healthy Food Partnership update
The Australian Government, food industry bodies and public health groups recently met to progress the work of the Healthy Food Partnership.
City of Melbourne probes possibilities for driverless cars
With Melbourne's population increasing by 50% over the next 20 years, new technologies such as automated vehicles have the capacity to increase mobility and convenience
Commonwealth push for more integrated planning
Urban Infrastructure and Cities Minister Paul Fletcher has said the Turnbull Government will use Commonwealth infrastructure funding to specifically push for transport planning to be better integrated with urban development.
Boosting rural business connectivity
The NBN Co team is currently gearing up to launch a new wholesale business-grade satellite service for remote and rural Australia in areas where, previously, there may have been limited or no coverage
Accelerating local climate action
Registrations are now open for the inaugural Cities Power Partnership summit for current and prospective members of the Climate Council's free national program supporting local climate action
Local drug action teams more than doubled across Australia
The Australian Government and the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) have announced an additional 92 Local Drug Action Teams (LDATs), adding to the current 80
Inquiry into the obesity epidemic in Australia
Interested councils have been invited to make a submission to the recently-established Senate Select Committee into the obesity epidemic in Australia.
Participants needed for a National Mental Health Literacy Survey
Mental health conditions are common, with one in five Australians experiencing a mental health condition in their lifetime. However, few Australians access services and treatments
Using technology to make trucks safer
The Staysafe Committee of the NSW Parliament has tabled its report into heavy vehicle safety technology and the holiday road toll
Local Government Safe Cities Network
The National Local Government Drug and Alcohol Committee was renamed to reflect the environment of local government responsibilities in supporting community health, wellbeing and safety.
Healthy Food Partnership update
The Australian Government, food industry bodies and public health groups recently met to progress the work of the Healthy Food Partnership.
City of Melbourne probes possibilities for driverless cars
With Melbourne's population increasing by 50% over the next 20 years, new technologies such as automated vehicles have the capacity to increase mobility and convenience
Commonwealth push for more integrated planning
Urban Infrastructure and Cities Minister Paul Fletcher has said the Turnbull Government will use Commonwealth infrastructure funding to specifically push for transport planning to be better integrated with urban development.
Boosting rural business connectivity
The NBN Co team is currently gearing up to launch a new wholesale business-grade satellite service for remote and rural Australia in areas where, previously, there may have been limited or no coverage
Accelerating local climate action
Registrations are now open for the inaugural Cities Power Partnership summit for current and prospective members of the Climate Council's free national program supporting local climate action
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National General Assembly of Local Government
Australia's Future Make It Local
17-20 June 2018 Canberra
There is not much time left to book registrations to attend the largest, most influential local government conference in Australia which occurs just once a year.
The Australian Local Government Association's National General Assembly, held in Canberra, attracts representatives from all 537 councils across the states and territories.
The theme for the 2018 Conference is Australia's Future: Let's make it local. It reflects Local Government's ability - and potential - to influence the political agenda for the upcoming federal election.
Registration are still open with limited spots left for the popular networking dinners! Also, take the opportunity to register for the National Regional Forum to engage in the most up to date and contemporary issues facing Australia's regions. This forum addresses all regions, including metro.
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