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President's column

New Year etiquette would suggest that today is perhaps a little late to send you good cheer for the new year, but as this is the first ALGA News edition of 2019, I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a prosperous New Year and every success in the year to come!

I trust you all managed to enjoy some time away from the pressures of the office over the Christmas/New Year period and spend time with family and friends.

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Australia Day Honours 2019: Full list of local government recipients

This year's Australia Day Honours awards have once again recognised and highlighted the contributions and service by outstanding individuals from the local government sector.

The Australia Day 2019 Honours List was the largest since the Order of Australia was established in 1975.

"On behalf of all Australians I congratulate recipients of Australia Day Honours. These people are worthy of our respect, admiration and thanks

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Have your say on new council obligations for citizenship ceremonies

The Hon David Coleman MP, Federal Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, recently wrote to councils seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Australian Citizenship Ceremonies Code.

For some time now, the Commonwealth Government has been reviewing the code and, as a result, are proposing the key changes below

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NGA19: Registrations now open!

Registrations are now open for this year's National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA).

This year, the NGA celebrates 25 years! Over the past quarter century, the NGA has provided a platform for local government to address national issues and lobby the federal government on critical issues facing our sector.

The theme for the 2019 NGA is 'Future Focused'

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Roads to Recovery extended to 2024

The Commonwealth Government has extended the Roads to Recovery Program from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2024.

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City of Melbourne now powered by 100 per cent renewable energy

Fourteen members of Melbourne's leading universities, cultural institutions, corporations and councils combined their purchasing power to support construction of an 80 MW wind farm at Crowlands, near Ararat.

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Local government and Sustainable Development Goals - an untapped opportunity?

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out a groundbreaking framework of 17 transformational goals to tackle our social, economic, and environmental challenges

Assistance to support TAS and far north QLD communities

The Federal Government has announced assistance to support Tasmanian and far north Queensland communities following bushfires in Tasmania and record-breaking floods in far north Queensland

Communities urged to help 'shave' the world from blood cancer

The Leukaemia Foundation is calling for communities to help them 'shave' the world from blood cancer during the annual World's Greatest Shave campaign this March 13-17

National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces - invitation to make a submission

Councils have been invited to make a submission to the National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces

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Roads to Recovery extended to 2024

The Commonwealth Government has extended the Roads to Recovery Program from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2024.

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City of Melbourne now powered by 100 per cent renewable energy

Fourteen members of Melbourne's leading universities, cultural institutions, corporations and councils combined their purchasing power to support construction of an 80 MW wind farm at Crowlands, near Ararat.

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Local government and Sustainable Development Goals - an untapped opportunity?

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out a groundbreaking framework of 17 transformational goals to tackle our social, economic, and environmental challenges

Assistance to support TAS and far north QLD communities

The Federal Government has announced assistance to support Tasmanian and far north Queensland communities following bushfires in Tasmania and record-breaking floods in far north Queensland

Communities urged to help 'shave' the world from blood cancer

The Leukaemia Foundation is calling for communities to help them 'shave' the world from blood cancer during the annual World's Greatest Shave campaign this March 13-17

National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces - invitation to make a submission

Councils have been invited to make a submission to the National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces

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Iconic Events Share Money-Making Secrets

The Business of Events (7-8 February 2019 in Sydney) conference gives you unprecedented access to those leading many of Australia's major events providing you the insights on how your organisation can build strategies to develop, attract or win events for your regions. Learn about the inner-workings and growth plans of:

  • World Surf League Australia, Andrew Stark, General Manager
  • Australian Grand Prix Corporation, Andrew Westacott, CEO
  • Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Damien Hodgkinson, Executive Director
  • Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Terese Casu, CEO
  • Invictus Games Sydney, Patrick Kidd, CEO
  • IMG Fashion Asia-Pacific, Natalie Xenita, Executive Director

The list of government departments sending delegates grows daily including: Tourism Australia, City of Belmont, Sunshine Coast Council, Destination NSW, Willoughby City Council, Tourism WA and more.

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