President's column
Well, if the huge amount of feedback we received is any guide, what a fabulous National General Assembly we’ve just had! Thank you to the nearly 900 people who travelled to Canberra this week to join us for the Assembly, and the over 250 who attended the most popular and well-received Regional Cooperation and Development+
National General Assembly drought workshop
Dozens of local councils met during the National General Assembly on 17 June to discuss how the ongoing drought continues to hurt their communities. The meeting was called by ALGA to provide councils with an opportunity to meet with the Australian Coordinator-General of Drought Major General Stephen Day, but unfortunately, he was too ill to+
2019 National Awards for Local Government winners
Local governments projects that promote disability access and inclusion, recognise Indigenous communities, and help new arrivals find jobs in their field of expertise are among the winners of the 2019 National Awards for Local Government. At the ALGA National General Assembly Gala Dinner on 18 June, Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government, the+