President's column
Will you be attending this year's local government Assembly and Regional Forum in just over a week?
One of the highlights of this year's Regional Forum will once again be the launch of the State of the Regions report, which draws on the latest data and analysis to describe the performance of Australia's regions.
I can tell you from the data we've received from this year's report that it will paint a picture of the importance of opportunities for human interaction in our communities
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New Infrastructure Australia incentive-based modelling
New economic modelling released by Infrastructure Australia shows that introducing incentive payments to encourage the states and territories to progress nation-shaping infrastructure reforms could boost the economy by $66 billion and deliver better infrastructure for our growing cities and regions.
Infrastructure Australia has published a new report in the infrastructure Reform Series, Making Reform Happen, which argues that the Australian Government should make additional investments in state and territory infrastructure - over and above existing commitments - in return for the delivery of much-needed reforms.
New Parliamentary inquiry into PFAS contamination
A new Parliamentary inquiry will examine the Commonwealth Government's management of (PFAS) contamination in and around Defence bases.
The inquiry will be conducted by the PFAS Sub-Committee of Parliament's Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade. The Sub-Committee is chaired by Mr Andrew Laming MP.
Mr Laming said the inquiry will examine the progress of the Commonwealth Government's response to and management of PFAS contamination.
Nominations now open for crime prevention awards
Nominations are now open for the 2018 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards. The awards recognise and reward good practice in the prevention and reduction of violence and other types of crime in Australia.
Australian Institute of Criminology Director, Mr Michael Phelan said the awards are open to programs and projects of all sizes.
"We are looking for Australia's most successful crime and violence prevention programs. We want to highlight the vital role community-based initiatives play in preventing crime and violence
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Australia's water resources are being managed effectively
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Latest research from the Office of the eSafety Commissioner has revealed that around 2.7 million Australians aged 50 years and over have little or no engagement with the online world
Delivering solar energy to remote Indigenous communities
Seventeen off-grid remote Indigenous communities are set to benefit from solar energy and reduce their reliance on diesel fuel. The communities, located in Central Australia, Katherine, Top End
Mayors gather to kick-start electric vehicle push
Mayors from Bathurst, Orange, Parkes, Cabonne, the ACT and Strathbogie recently gathered at the Mount Panorama racetrack in Bathurst to try out the latest electric cars
New global standard affecting local councils acting on climate
Nearly 30 Australian local councils, including Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart and Sydney, are likely to be affected by a set of new global recommendations
Upcoming Free NRSPP Webinars
The National Road Safety Partnership Program is holding free webinars which will give councils an opportunity to engage with experts on road safety.
Australia's water resources are being managed effectively
A new report by the Productivity Commission has found Australia's water resources are being managed effectively and that achievements in water reform must be maintained
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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.
To view the NGA Program please click here.