President's column
Every year, more than 1200 people are killed on Australian roads and this count has been increasing in recent years, not decreasing. More than half of these deaths occur in regional and remote Australia, despite two thirds of Australians living in cities. NSW research reveals nearly 70% of regional deaths are regional people.
The only acceptable road toll is zero
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Round 6 of Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program open for applications
The Federal Government is now seeking applications for projects to undertake safety and access works at remote aerodromes under round six of its Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program.
Deputy Prime Minister, Nationals' Leader and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the program was about improving the safety and accessibility of airstrips across remote Australia to better connect communities to the services they need to survive and thrive.
Federal contribution to Geelong City Deal announced
The Federal Government has announced a contribution of $154 million to the Geelong City Deal.
The Government has said that the deal will unlock the economic potential of the region's tourism industry, revitalise the Geelong city centre and boost emerging businesses.
Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population Alan Tudge said the investment would support the continued transformation of Geelong by leveraging the strengths of the city and region.
ALGA federal election advocacy focus: Support communities with their climate change response
Australia's efforts to address and respond to climate change is not taking full advantage of the opportunity for partnership and collaboration with local government. COP21 has acknowledged the importance of sub-national governments, including local governments, in addressing and responding to climate change.
Local government understands that effective mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation to the impacts of climate change will transform the Australian economy,
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Latest funding round open for local drug action teams
Local organisations have been urged to apply for a new funding round to put more Local Drug Action Teams (LDAT) on the ground in communities across Australia.
National Drought Summit statement
Last week, the Prime Minister convened the National Drought Summit in Canberra to discuss what could be done in the short and long term to help drought-affected farmers
Call for submissions on the automation of mass transit
The House of Representatives Infrastructure, Transport and Cities Committee has commenced a new inquiry into automated mass transit, focusing on developments in the use of automation
Report reveals health of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
The health and wellbeing of First Australian teenagers and young adults is the focus of a new in brief report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Ministerial Council for Police and Emergency Management
The Ministerial Council for Police and Emergency Management (MCPEM) meeting was held in Canberra last week. This was the first meeting since these responsibilities moved to the Home Affairs portfolio
Water infrastructure funding available for drought-affected states and territories
State and territory governments and their project partners have been invited to apply for a share of $72 million in water infrastructure funding for drought-affected regions
Council feedback needed
The Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee's (ANZCTC) Crowded Places Advisory Group developed Australia's Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism in consultation with states and territories, local governments
16 days of activism
One in three women worldwide experience gender-based violence. From 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day
New NHVR guides for PBS approvals
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released a new PBS Vehicle Configurations chart showing 32 common combinations approved under the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme
Latest funding round open for local drug action teams
Local organisations have been urged to apply for a new funding round to put more Local Drug Action Teams (LDAT) on the ground in communities across Australia.
National Drought Summit statement
Last week, the Prime Minister convened the National Drought Summit in Canberra to discuss what could be done in the short and long term to help drought-affected farmers
Call for submissions on the automation of mass transit
The House of Representatives Infrastructure, Transport and Cities Committee has commenced a new inquiry into automated mass transit, focusing on developments in the use of automation
Report reveals health of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
The health and wellbeing of First Australian teenagers and young adults is the focus of a new in brief report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Ministerial Council for Police and Emergency Management
The Ministerial Council for Police and Emergency Management (MCPEM) meeting was held in Canberra last week. This was the first meeting since these responsibilities moved to the Home Affairs portfolio
Water infrastructure funding available for drought-affected states and territories
State and territory governments and their project partners have been invited to apply for a share of $72 million in water infrastructure funding for drought-affected regions
Council feedback needed
The Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee's (ANZCTC) Crowded Places Advisory Group developed Australia's Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism in consultation with states and territories, local governments
16 days of activism
One in three women worldwide experience gender-based violence. From 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day
New NHVR guides for PBS approvals
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released a new PBS Vehicle Configurations chart showing 32 common combinations approved under the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme
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Creating a Safer Work Environment with Axon Body Cameras
Parking and Information Officers (PIOs) in Hobart, Tasmania began to receive verbal and physical abuse while enforcing parking laws and issuing fines. Hobart City Council - committed under its Workplace Health & Safety obligations to provide a safe and healthy workplace for their employees - decided to look into body cameras as a possible solution.
They embarked upon an eight-week field trial hoping cameras would help:
- Reduce the number and severity of verbal and physical assault incidents
- Provide Tasmania Police with evidence to prosecute offenders in court
After selecting Axon Public Safety as their body-worn camera vendor, PIOs now activate their cameras when they experience or anticipate a threat, abuse, or assault. They've seen a 40% reduction in number of abusive incidents against Parking and Information Officers and a significant reduction in complaints against PIOs.
To learn more about how body cameras could help your council, visit https://au.axon.com/info/hobart-council-case-study
REGISTER NOW: 2nd Annual OECD Meeting of Mining Regions and Cities
Don't miss your opportunity to engage with global leaders, world-renowned speakers and industry experts at the 2nd annual OECD meeting of Mining Regions and Cities being held in Darwin from 20-22 November 2018. Hosting this meeting places Northern Australia at the forefront of global conversations regarding cutting edge approaches in the energy and mining industries. We already have strong registrations across our OECD member countries from Latin America, to South East Asia and beyond. Ministers from Thailand and Indonesia, along with Governor’s from Alaska, Canada and the Philippines are confirmed to travel to Darwin.
The meeting in Darwin will include a special focus on the energy and mineral industries, regional development in south-east Asia, and innovative partnerships between Indigenous communities and industry.
We look forward to welcoming you to this important event and to working together to better address the challenges and opportunities faced by mining regions and cities.
More information: email OECDmeetingNT@nt.gov.au or visit http://www.oecd.org/cfe/regional-policy/mining-regions.htm
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!