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Australian Local Government Association The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is the national voice of local government.

As Australia heads into high risk weather season, the good folks at the BOM have launched a campaign to keep help commun...
14/09/2026

As Australia heads into high risk weather season, the good folks at the BOM have launched a campaign to keep help communities informed and safe: Know Your Weather. Know Your Risk.

The Bureau of Meteorology campaign includes a range of resources to better understand severe weather and to help improve preparedness, including advice on setting up the BOM weather app to receive warning notifications.

👉 Check out their helpful resources here: https://www.bom.gov.au/resources/know-your-weather-know-your-risk

📷 BOM https://www.instagram.com/bureauofmeteorology/

📊 NGA2026 opportunity: have your say in Payble's review of local government financial sustainability.We're delighted to ...
14/06/2026

📊 NGA2026 opportunity: have your say in Payble's review of local government financial sustainability.

We're delighted to welcome Payble chief economist Dailius Wilson back to the National General Assembly, where he'll talk about Payble's research into the impacts of rising inflation and widening costs on Australia's councils.

Payble is inviting delegates to complete their short, complementary survey, to add your views alongside the hard data.

Respond to Payble's 4 questions here: www.videoask.com/f3pe3h8hq

National General Assembly, Canberra | 23-25 June Register here: https://conferenceco-nga2026.eventsair.site

📢 NGA News | Lyndsay Douglas to host inaugural Urban Forum at NGA2026We're excited to confirm that Lyndsey Douglas is ba...
12/06/2026

📢 NGA News | Lyndsay Douglas to host inaugural Urban Forum at NGA2026

We're excited to confirm that Lyndsey Douglas is back by popular demand, this time hosting the inaugural Urban Forum at this year's NGA.

Sponsored by KPMG, the Urban Forum will drill down on the priorities of councils in Australia's growing cities.

Lyndsey will steer an exciting program with discussions about the State of our Cities, communicating to large populations during emergencies, the ingredients for building precincts where people want to be, decarbonisation in higher density living, and community cohesion in fast-growing cities.

National General Assembly, Canberra | 23-25 June Register here: https://conferenceco-nga2026.eventsair.site

📢 NGA Regional Forum - Disaster Management FatigueFor many councils, 'recovery mode' is their everyday, with natural dis...
12/06/2026

📢 NGA Regional Forum - Disaster Management Fatigue

For many councils, 'recovery mode' is their everyday, with natural disasters and emergencies coming one after the other, stretching resources and driving Disaster Management Fatigue.

Experts Megan Hibbert, Dr Helen Durham and Dr Bhiamie Williamson will drive a discussion around what this means for councils, and

Megan Hibbert, Assistant Coordinator-General (NMTF) will discuss the National Messaging System.

Dr Helen Durham is the CEO of RedR. She brings deep expertise in humanitarian response, resilience and the practical realities of supporting communities through crisis and recovery.

Dr Bhiamie Williamson will bring a First Nations perspective on disaster impacts and recovery, and the importance of culturally informed approaches in preparedness and response.

National General Assembly, Canberra | 23-25 June Register here: https://conferenceco-nga2026.eventsair.site

📢 NGA news - Regional Forum keynote speakerWelcoming Federal Minister for Local Government Kristy McBain MP to this year...
11/06/2026

📢 NGA news - Regional Forum keynote speaker

Welcoming Federal Minister for Local Government Kristy McBain MP to this year's Regional Forum.

National General Assembly, Canberra | 23-25 June Register here: https://conferenceco-nga2026.eventsair.site

📢 NGA news: the inaugural Urban Forum at this year's NGA is all about councils in growing cities. Kicking off with keyno...
10/06/2026

📢 NGA news: the inaugural Urban Forum at this year's NGA is all about councils in growing cities.

Kicking off with keynotes from Federal Minister for Cities and Housing, Clare O'Neil MP, and Andrew Barr ACT Chief Minister.

National General Assembly, Canberra | 23-25 June
Register here: https://conferenceco-nga2026.eventsair.site

08/06/2026

ALGA President, Mayor Matt Burnett, in Canberra last week to bring the call for financial security for councils to the Federal Government.

Post script: we look forward to welcoming around 1,300 delegates to the NGA, but thank our friends at WIN TV for the boost 📢💪

Our President, Mayor Matt Burnett, busy in Canberra today talking to government and media about the financial pressures ...
04/06/2026

Our President, Mayor Matt Burnett, busy in Canberra today talking to government and media about the financial pressures faced by councils.

Mayor Burnett has a very clear message: local government’s financial stress is systemic. It's not isolated, and it's not the result of poor local decisions.

ALGA has long said that councils are managing expanding infrastructure and service responsibilities under a funding model that has not kept pace with rising costs, community expectations or national policy demands.

We're calling for baseline funding to be restored to at least 1 percent of Commonwealth taxation revenue.

Better funding for local government is a national investment in productivity, resilience and community wellbeing.

📢 Coming up THIS WEEK - the final webinar in our Disability Inclusion series.Thursday 4 June - Participation, Community...
02/06/2026

📢 Coming up THIS WEEK - the final webinar in our Disability Inclusion series.

Thursday 4 June - Participation, Community Life and the Built Environment

Register here: https://alga.com.au/event/webinar-disability-inclusion-series-no-4-participation-community-life-and-the-built-environment/

Local governments play a critical role in facilitating participation, community life, and an inclusive built environment. However, many people continue to experience barriers to participation due to the inaccessibility of buildings, transport, public spaces and facilities.

This webinar, the final in our four-part series, will focus on identifying challenges, sharing responsibilities, and exploring practical strategies to help councils reduce barriers and create more inclusive, accessible communities that support participation in community life and the built environment.

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8 Geils Court
Canberra, ACT
2600

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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