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The federal government is expecting record attendance from councils at the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG).

Local councils have hailed the announcement of a $100 million federal government energy upgrade fund as a major win.

The PM promised councils a voice on National Cabinet, but ALGA’s only been invited to one of nine meetings.

The reconvened Council of Local Government will meet in June for the first time in more than ten years.

By Paul Hemsley and Julian Bajkowski Local governments have come under direct pressure from Prime Minister Julia Gillard to use ratepayer’s money to buy Australian vehicles for their fleets to…

Brewarrina and Byron shire councils in New South Wales have received a National Award for Excellence in the National Local Government Awards. The Awards were announced on Thursday by Prime…

  Prime Minister Kevin Rudd addressing a meeting of local government in Canberra.  Image: ACLG.   By Angela Dorizas Local government will receive $100 million in federal funding for regional…

By Angela Dorizas The Federal Government has thrown its weight behind local government’s campaign for constitutional recognition.   In an address to the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) on Friday,…

Capital city strategic planning systems will be reviewed by a new expert panel, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced. In an address to the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG)…

More than 400 local government representatives have gathered at Parliament House today for the third meeting of the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG). The ACLG, first held in November…