ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
6 May, 2026
Australia’s local government peak body is calling on the Federal Government to deliver real budget relief to councils struggling to support communities through the combined impacts of the fuel and...
1 May, 2026
ALGA President, Mayor Matt Burnett, spoke with Steve Austin on ABC Radio Brisbane about how the Fair Work Commission’s fuel cost recovery order could affect councils already struggling with the...
20 Apr, 2026
The Australian Local Government Association is disappointed that the Fair Work Commission disregarded ALGA’s concerns when issuing its Road Transport Contractual Chain Order today. ALGA President, Mayor Matt Burnett, said...
8 Apr, 2026
What a difference a few weeks makes. Wherever you are in Australia, the impact of global fuel supply issues is landing squarely at the local level. You don’t need us...
2 Apr, 2026
Fuel supply constraints and rising costs are putting councils and communities under increasing pressure across Australia, with implications for essential services and community infrastructure. The Australian Local Government Association is...
30 Mar, 2026
Environment Ministers have agreed to work together – and with local government – on a nationally harmonised approach to product stewardship, with options for a roadmap to be developed and...
9 Feb, 2026
It’s been an energetic start to the year for councils across the country, and I congratulate the many mayors, councillors and local government employees who were recognised in this year’s...
4 Feb, 2026
The Australian Local Government Association – and councils around the country – welcome the news of a government lifeline after Rex Airlines went into voluntary administration nearly two years ago,...
30 Jan, 2026
The joint announcement by the Federal and South Australian governments of a deal to build nearly 7,000 new homes for first home buyers backs in ALGA’s urgent call for funding...
