President's column
Australia's 2025 National Packaging Targets were announced this week at an industry event that I attended convened by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO).
The targets aim to reduce packaging waste and improve recycling in Australia while building on commitments made by the Commonwealth, state and territory environment ministers and ALGA in April this year to set a sustainable path for Australia's recyclable waste.
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New funding round now open for Building Better Regions Fund
Regional tourism and local jobs are front and centre of the latest round of the Building Better Regions Fund, with regional Australia set to share in $200 million for local infrastructure and community-building projects.
Deputy Prime Minister, Nationals' Leader and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development the Hon Michael McCormack MP said applications opened for Round 3 on Thursday.
ALGA federal election advocacy focus: Realise the productive potential of Australia's freight routes
The efficient movement of freight is essential in a national economy but bottlenecks and pinchpoints on local road networks are increasing the time it takes for freight to travel from sender to receiver.
ALGA is calling for the next Federal Government to fund a Local Government Higher Productivity Investment Plan starting at $200 million per annum over five years to help councils address this important issue.
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Councillor Coral Ross awarded the 2018 Churchill Fellowship
Gardiner Ward Councillor at the City of Boroondara, Councillor Coral Ross, has been awarded the prestigious Churchill Fellowship to look into improving gender equality in local councils.
Gawler council leads the way with continence initiative
Gawler Council has been credited for leading the way, nationally, in providing services for men who suffer incontinence. Council recently agreed to install sanitary disposal units
$40m funding round for aged care regional, rural and remote infrastructure closing soon
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NGA18 Resolutions
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National NAIDOC Committee welcomes new members
The National NAIDOC Committee (NNC) has welcomed three new members to its ranks as planning commence for NAIDOC 2019. The new board members are
Men's Sheds receive $400,000 in grants
Men's Sheds across the country have received a total of $400,000 in grants from the Federal Government to boost the health and wellbeing of men in their communities.
Eighth Emissions Reduction Fund auction called for December
The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the eighth Emissions Reduction Fund auction will be held from 10-11 December 2018.
Councillor Coral Ross awarded the 2018 Churchill Fellowship
Gardiner Ward Councillor at the City of Boroondara, Councillor Coral Ross, has been awarded the prestigious Churchill Fellowship to look into improving gender equality in local councils.
Gawler council leads the way with continence initiative
Gawler Council has been credited for leading the way, nationally, in providing services for men who suffer incontinence. Council recently agreed to install sanitary disposal units
$40m funding round for aged care regional, rural and remote infrastructure closing soon
In the 2018-19 Budget, the Australian Government announced $40 million for infrastructure investment in regional, rural and remote residential and home care services to support quality aged care service delivery
NGA18 Resolutions
In August ALGA sent letters to Ministers regarding the motions passed at the 2018 NGA. This week we have received two additional ministerial responses
National NAIDOC Committee welcomes new members
The National NAIDOC Committee (NNC) has welcomed three new members to its ranks as planning commence for NAIDOC 2019. The new board members are
Men's Sheds receive $400,000 in grants
Men's Sheds across the country have received a total of $400,000 in grants from the Federal Government to boost the health and wellbeing of men in their communities.
Eighth Emissions Reduction Fund auction called for December
The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the eighth Emissions Reduction Fund auction will be held from 10-11 December 2018.
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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!