President's column
The severe weather season will be with us before we know it. This year it will be covered under the new and improved Disaster Recover Funding Arrangements which will formally come into operation on 1 November 2018, five months later than originally anticipated.
The new start date means all eligible events occurring up to and including 31 October 2018 will be governed by the current Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements Determination 2017.
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Green light for 136 regional projects
The Federal Government has announced that it will invest more than $208 million in 136 projects under round two of the Building Better Regions Fund-Infrastructure Projects stream.
Minister for Regional Development, Territories and Local Government John McVeigh said the projects would ensure regional and remote communities had the right infrastructure to unlock economic potential, create jobs, and transform regions.
"We are creating new sporting precincts for our young teams to play in
Newcastle City Council partnership brings affordable housing to inner-city
Newcastle City Council, NSW, and Compass Housing will each contribute $3 million towards an affordable housing development in the inner-city.
Eight of the 17 one and two-bedroom units on Station Street, Wickham will be reserved for key workers, with the remaining nine for social housing tenants.
The project will provide homes for workers such as teachers and emergency services personnel and will typically see rents capped at 30 per cent of household incomes.
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New measures in legislation to safeguard critical infrastructure
Legislation to safeguard Australia's critical infrastructure and strengthen the Government's national security posture against risks of sabotage, espionage and coercion in the electricity, gas, ports and water sectors has commenced.
How Australia protects itself from plant pests and diseases
The latest go-to guide to how Australia protects itself against exotic plant pests and diseases reveals the tremendous effort being made across the country to sustain our plant industries, unique ecosystems and standards of living.
More support for farmers in drought
The Government has rolled out more help for farmers facing drought across Queensland and New South Wales, with a newly created Farm Liaison Officer role based in Longreach.
New strategic traffic planning study at Hahndorf Township, SA
The Australian Government has committed up to $1 million for strategic traffic planning study to address congestion, connectivity, freight efficiency and safety in and around Hahndorf.
Community organisations invited to help deliver NDIS in WA
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is seeking suitable organisations to partner with to deliver the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) through Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) and Local Area Coordination (LAC) services in Western Australia.
Childsafe organisations - revised National Principles
A revised version of the draft National Principles for Child Safe Organisations has been uploaded to the Child Safe Organisations website. This version will be progressed to COAG for consideration and endorsement. The latest version can be accessed here.
Solutions-focused resource aims at preventing violence against Indigenous women
Australia's leading organisation for the prevention of violence against women, Our Watch, has launched a resource aimed at tackling the prevalence of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. The report, Changing the picture, contains a set of clear actions that are needed to address the many drivers of this violence.
Christchurch - seven years on
Ever wonder how Christchurch in New Zealand is recovering from the earthquakes they suffered? Environment Canterbury (eCan) is hosting a field day and a technical tour in late August to show firsthand some of the work they are doing in helping to rebuild Christchurch.
New measures in legislation to safeguard critical infrastructure
Legislation to safeguard Australia's critical infrastructure and strengthen the Government's national security posture against risks of sabotage, espionage and coercion in the electricity, gas, ports and water sectors has commenced.
How Australia protects itself from plant pests and diseases
The latest go-to guide to how Australia protects itself against exotic plant pests and diseases reveals the tremendous effort being made across the country to sustain our plant industries, unique ecosystems and standards of living.
More support for farmers in drought
The Government has rolled out more help for farmers facing drought across Queensland and New South Wales, with a newly created Farm Liaison Officer role based in Longreach.
New strategic traffic planning study at Hahndorf Township, SA
The Australian Government has committed up to $1 million for strategic traffic planning study to address congestion, connectivity, freight efficiency and safety in and around Hahndorf.
Community organisations invited to help deliver NDIS in WA
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is seeking suitable organisations to partner with to deliver the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) through Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) and Local Area Coordination (LAC) services in Western Australia.
Childsafe organisations - revised National Principles
A revised version of the draft National Principles for Child Safe Organisations has been uploaded to the Child Safe Organisations website. This version will be progressed to COAG for consideration and endorsement. The latest version can be accessed here.
Solutions-focused resource aims at preventing violence against Indigenous women
Australia's leading organisation for the prevention of violence against women, Our Watch, has launched a resource aimed at tackling the prevalence of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. The report, Changing the picture, contains a set of clear actions that are needed to address the many drivers of this violence.
Christchurch - seven years on
Ever wonder how Christchurch in New Zealand is recovering from the earthquakes they suffered? Environment Canterbury (eCan) is hosting a field day and a technical tour in late August to show firsthand some of the work they are doing in helping to rebuild Christchurch.
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Dr Alison Taylor will deliver the Using Demographic Data to Enhance Decision-Making Masterclass to provide attendees with the skills to maximise the use of demographic data in their decision-making.
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National Local Roads and Transport Congress
20-22 November 2018
Alice Springs, NT
The Australian Local Government Association's National Local Roads and Transport Congress is only a few months away! This year we are lucky enough to hold the Congress in Alice Springs.
The theme for the 2018 Congress is Connecting Transport Networks Now and into the Future. The key benefit of improved transport connectivity is its transformational effects - making cities and regions more accessible, more liveable and creating opportunities for economic development that could not otherwise exist.
Registration is open with limited spots left for the popular networking dinner at the Outback Quarry!