ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
28 Nov 2025
Local governments welcome national laws which properly protect our environment and balance community needs. “Local governments are on the frontline for environmental protection and support efforts to make national environmental laws...
18 Nov 2025
ALGA welcomes the reinstatement of the national inquiry into local government sustainability. Financial sustainability is the biggest challenge facing councils as many councils continue to face growing financial pressure on...
16 Sep 2025
ALGA has welcomed the release of the Federal Government’s first National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA) and National Adaptation Plan (NAP), which underscores the importance of supporting councils in protecting communities...
19 Aug 2025
– OPINION EDITORIAL – By Mayor Matt Burnett, ALGA President With all eyes on the Federal Government’s Economic Reform Roundtable, it’s important to remember the importance and key role of...
7 Aug 2025
Australia’s councils can play a significant role in helping the Federal Government to deliver and achieve its national productivity goals. ALGA and industry leaders will today attend a productivity roundtable...
26 Jun 2025
Australia’s councils are expected to spend more than $2 billion over the next five years to future-proof their communities from the changing climate, according to new Australian-first research released today....
1 May 2025
Ensuring the financial sustainability of Australia’s 537 councils – and their communities – must be a key priority for the next Australian Government. ALGA President Mayor Matt Burnett said over...
30 Apr 2025
A new $400 million per year local government climate adaptation fund is urgently needed to support local, place-based solutions to protect communities from the impacts of Australia’s changing climate. As...
22 Apr 2025
The Coalition’s plan to bring back the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) by providing $250 million for local infrastructure projects in regional, rural and remote communities has been welcomed by...
