President's column
Although it is now expected that a federal election will not eventuate until early next year, I have taken the opportunity to advance our sector's shared priorities with key politicians in Canberra this week - and I can tell you they are well and truly in 'election listening' mode.
If you were one of the nearly 900 delegates at our National General Assembly in June this year, you will recall our top 12 election priorities, developed in consultation with your state and territory local government associations.
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Federal funding for 'black spots' in Victoria
Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Hinkler, Keith Pitt, and Member for McMillan, Russell Broadbent, have announced $14.7 million for Victoria under the Black Spot Program's 2018-19 funding round.
They were joined by the RACV's Mobility Advocacy Manager and Member of the Victorian Black Spot Consultative Panel, Dave Jones, at the site of a black spot in Bunyip, where more than $850,000 has been allocated to install a new guard rail.
Invitation to participate in draft Great Artesian Basin Strategic Management Plan 2018 consultation
On 27 July 2018 the Commonwealth Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, the Hon. David Littleproud, on behalf of the Great Artesian Basin Ministers released the draft Great Artesian Basin Strategic Management Plan 2018 for public consultation.
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has invited the local government sector to participate in the consultation process that has now commenced.
The Great Artesian Basin is one of the largest underground freshwater resources in the world.
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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!