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Federal Minister for Water, Tony Burke, has announced that his office will continue to work closely with the Murray Darling Basin Authority in releasing its final plan following an agreement with all Basin States.

Mr Burke’s announcement comes after South Australia, Victoria, the ACT and NSW reached consensus on the final details of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

“This latest agreed document gets us closer still to a genuine consensus position to reform of the Murray-Darling Basin,” Mr Burke said.

WA announces waste management funding boost

The Western Australian Government has allocated $17 million in funding to the Waste Authority to start improving the state’s recycling and waste diversion record from 30 per cent to in excess of 50 per cent over the next five years.

NSW streamlines workers compensation obligations for councils

The New South Wales Government has announced reform that will make it easier for Government-owned entities, local government and public universities to lodge security deposits to cover workers compensation obligations.

Survey evaluates Queensland local government climate mitigation

ALGA to develop State of the Local Road Assets Report

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has commissioned Jeff Roorda and Associates (JRA) to develop the first State of the Local Assets Report, which will form the technical base for continued advocacy for increased government funding for local roads int the future.

SA councils sign up for child friendly communities

The South Australian Government and the SA Local Government Association has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), formalising their mutual commitment to developing child friendly communities.

South Australia launches new climate change action framework

The South Australian Government has launched a new framework to shape the state’s climate change action by Government and the community in the State.

Strategic social media approach key finds ACELG

The Australian Centre for Excellence in Local Government (ACELG) has published new research that reveals that councils taking a strategic approach to social media can achieve effective outcomes in engaging with communities.

LGAT hits out at forced amalgamations proposal

"Tasmanians for Reform is calling for meaningful changes to local government that will see improved services, greater capacity and reduced costs," TFR Chairwoman Mary Massina said.

MAV hits out at $24.4 black hole

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has hit at the $24.4 million black hole created following a ‘technical correction’ by the Australian Government’s financial assistance grants.

WALGA backs red tape legislation

The Western Australian Local Government Association has publically backed legislation introduced before State Parliament that will enable two or more Local Government bodies to establish regional subsidiaries.

WA announces roads funding

The Western Australian Government has announced the State’s Mid-West region will receive $46.1 million for road upgrades through the Safer Country Roads initative.

WA launches local government workforce planning toolkit

The Western Australian Government has launched a new toolkit aimed at assisting the State’s local government sector address the ‘increasing and diverse’ challenges faced in providing services to their communities.

Queensland outlines Royalties for Regions

The Queensland Government has announced applications for $60 million in funding under the first round of the Royalties for Regions program will open in September.

New service shows mining activity

The Queensland Government has launched a new service that will provide landholders and regional councils throughout the state with access to information about exploration and mining activity in their local area.

ACELG conference examines revenue capacity

The Australian Centre for Excellence in Local Government (ACELG) has hosted a search conference on local government revenue and capacity in Melbourne last week. The conference was the start of a consultation and research process that will culminate in the release of a working paper in November.

Dog days are over in WA

The Western Australian Government has introduced the Dog Amendment Bill before State Parliament, which seeks to make significant improvements to existing legislation that governs the management of dog complaints.

LGANT outlines priorities ahead of election

The Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) has outlined a series of position statements ahead of the August 25 Territory election, calling on all potential members of the legislative assembly to support them as part of their election platforms.