Breaking News
Sale of toll road should buy better public transport
New South Wales’ sell off of the Sydney Motorway Corporation will help fund the final stage of the WestConnex Motorway but locals expect to see the windfall reinvested locally in public transport. Read more >
State Budget boosts local jobs
The Palaszczuk Government has announced the 2017-18 State Budget is giving regional Queensland a major boost with $200 million over two years earmarked for Works for Queensland program. Read more >
In transition
Australia’s longest-lived mining city, Broken Hill, is now turning to tourism as a key economic driver.
Regions around the country are in economic transition and local governments are helping their communities to embrace economic diversity while building on regional strengths. Read more >
Go plastic free this July
Reusable coffee cups are an easy way to cut down on waste.
By 2050 it is estimated there will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans. To stop the waste, the nation is asked to make the pledge and be Plastic Free this July. Read more >
Capturing local history
Mayor Jack Dempsey discusses the project with Council Tourism Services Officer Ainsley Gatley (left) and Creative Regions Associate Producer Sasha Mackay in front of the Anglican Church of Christ.
Creative Regions is working with Bundaberg Regional Council to develop a history trail for the Bundaberg CBD area. Read more >
Looking ahead - President’s comment
Mayor David O’Loughlin
ALGA President
The 2017-18 Federal Budget last month saw the government deliver on its promise to councils to restore indexation to Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs), worth around $836.5 million over the next four years – a good result for local government. Read more >
Regions around the country are in economic transition and local governments are helping their communities to embrace economic diversity while building on regional strengths.
