President's column
With two local government elections underway and others on the horizon, I thought it would be an ideal time to raise the issues of cyberbullying, trolling and other challenges social media can generate.
Before social media, community feedback was provided face-to-face in the street or by letters written by hand or typed by an individual or on behalf of a group. Candidate campaigns were conducted by flyers, door knocks and through community meetings.
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Chain of Responsibility changes commence
Ensuring greater safety through Australia's transport supply chain is the focus of changes to Chain of Responsibility laws which took effect from 1 October.
Consultation to amend the laws started in 2015 with the National Transport Commission engaging in talks to gather feedback from regulatory agencies and industry groups throughout Australia.
The Australian Government also invested more than $800,000 through the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiatives project over two years
Not long left for Roads Congress early bird registrations
Don't miss the early bird registration discount for this year's National Local Roads and Transport Congress, which will be held from 20 to 22 November in Alice Springs. Early bird registrations are set to close on 12 October 2018.
The theme for this year's Roads Congress is 'Connecting transport networks now and into the future' reflecting that local roads and bridges connect individuals, communities and businesses and often provide connectivity between major freight routes
ALGA federal election advocacy focus: Boost safety on local roads
Inadequately-maintained roads and bridges can have serious road safety outcomes. The 2015 State of the Assets report, commissioned by ALGA, estimates that around 11% of local government transport assets, with a replacement value of around $20 billion, are in poor or very poor condition and in need of urgent maintenance and/or renewal.
Maintaining the local road system is one of local government's major tasks. In most councils, it is the single largest item of expenditure.
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Central Coast Council's innovative draft affordable housing solution goes on public exhibition
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My Health Record opt-out period extended
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Safer roads and vehicles through international cooperation
The Australian Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the US State of Michigan to share expertise and experience on hightech vehicle and road systems
Continuing efforts to 'Stop it at the Start'
The next phase of the Stop it at the Start campaign to reduce violence against women and their children begins this Sunday.
Have your say on arts and disability
The Federal Government is inviting stakeholders and the public to submit their views on the National Arts and Disability Strategy to improve access and participation
Central Coast Council's innovative draft affordable housing solution goes on public exhibition
Central Coast Council has placed the region's first Draft Affordable and Alternative Housing Strategy (the Strategy) on public exhibition.
Regional employment trials to boost job opportunities
A new trial program which will help empower local communities to design and implement local solutions to unemployment in their regions commenced this week.
New milestone for the Mobile Black Spot Program
Minister for Regional Services, Senator Bridget McKenzie has congratulated Telstra as it switches on its 500th Mobile base station as part of the Mobile Black Spot Program
New Office of Future Transport Technologies established
The Australian Government is establishing an Office of Future Transport Technologies to help prepare for the pending arrival of automated vehicles and other transport innovations.
Final position paper released for proposed OneMusic Australia Councils licensing scheme
In June and October 2017, OneMusic Australia, a joint initiative of APRA AMCOS and PPCA, released consultation papers outlining a proposal for licensing the use of music
My Health Record opt-out period extended
My Health Record is an online summary of your key health information that can be viewed securely online, from anywhere, at any time - even if you move or travel interstate
Safer roads and vehicles through international cooperation
The Australian Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the US State of Michigan to share expertise and experience on hightech vehicle and road systems
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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!