A motion to confirm that mainstream laws apply to native title land has been voted down by councils at ALGA’s National General Assembly.
Category: Local
Coalition says it won’t restore FAGs to 1% if elected
The coalition says federal assistance grants should be tailored to the needs of individual councils.
New GG pledges to listen to local government in first official public speech
In her first public speech, Governor General Sam Mostyn has pledged to listen to local government.
Eight per cent of council assets in poor condition: report
A new report has found eight per cent of council-owned assets are in need of love – and money.
NSW seeks feedback on draft Disaster Adaptation Plan guidelines
The NSW government has opened consultation on draft guidelines to help councils develop proactive Disaster Adaptation Plans.
750 local government representatives expected at ACLG 2024
The federal government is expecting record attendance from councils at the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG).
SA govt puts councils on notice over land divisions
Councils risk being stripped of their responsibilities if they don’t speed up land division assessments.
Victorian councils to pilot new shared services model
Councils in the Loddon Campaspe region will pilot a shared model for cybersecurity, procurement and legal services.
Council to employ maggots in war against waste
City of Sydney Council will use maggots to convert residential food scraps into animal feed and fertiliser.
NSW Budget boosts capacity of OLG
NSW councils have welcomed some budget measures, but say disappointing funding gaps remain.