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The Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet, has announced a funding injection of $4.5 million to ‘support practical approaches’ in managing climate change impacts on crucial coastal infrastructure and critical assets.

The funding will support 13 projects in which the Federal Government will work with utilities, industry and professional organisations on key decision-making in coastal communities for adapting to climate change.

Mr Combet announced the successful Coastal Adaptation Decisions Pathways projects, most of which have at least dollar for dollar co-investment from project proponents, during his address to the Australian Local Government Association’s 2011 National General Assembly in Canberra this morning.

Local government needed to foster growth

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has reaffirmed the importance of local government in offsetting the emerging "patchwork economy" in an address to the Australian Local Government Association’s (ALGA) National General Assembly.

Moves to recognise local government in Constitution

Federal Minister for Regional Develoment and Local Government Simon Crean has announced the creation of an expert advisory panel to lead a ‘national discussion’ on a referendum on recognising local government in the Australian Constitution.

Victoria publishes council satisfaction survey

The Victorian Government has published its 2011 Community Satisfaction Survey for Victoria’s local government sector, finding a ‘slight downward movement’ from 79 per cent to 77 per cent of respondents rating their council as ‘excellent’, ‘good’ or ‘adequate’ on performance.

Queensland announces local government electoral reforms

The Queensland Government has announced a series of proposed reforms to the state's Local Government electoral system.

Boroondara takes innovative approach to facilities management contracts

An innovative new approach to leisure facilities management contracts is set to cut costs, improve service and enhance long term planning for the City of Boroondara in Melbourne’s inner east.‪

LGAQ chief executive wins John Shaw medal

Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) chief executive Greg Hallam has been awarded this year's prestigious John Shaw medal.

Moonee Valley adopts new Water Strategy

Moonee Valley City Council has adopted a new Water Strategy which sets the future direction for sustainable management of all water in the City.

Victorian councils look to recycled roads

Councils across Victoria are leading an Australian-first project for road authorities committing to increase the use of recycled content in road, footpath and shared pathways construction.

Brisbane City Council releases budget

Modest rate rises have been announced in the 2011/12 Brisbane City Council budget but debt is up and hundreds of jobs will be lost to help cut costs.

City of Perth focuses on capital works in 2011/12 budget

The City of Perth has committed to undertake capital works valued at almost $80 million in the next financial year as part of its 2011/12 budget.

City of Melbourne only Australian council to achieve AAA/A-1+ credit rating

The City of Melbourne has received a AAA/A-1+ credit rating, with Standard & Poor’s attributing the achievement to Council’s ‘strong balance sheet’ and ‘solid economy.’

$276.3 million for regional SA

The South Australian Government has announced $276.3 million in spending on the state's regions, with particular aim to support economic, social and environment sustainability of communities.

WA rejects claims of electricity related rate hike

Western Australian Local Government Minister John Castrilli has rejected claims that increases to electricity prices would result in a rate hike of as much as five per cent for Western Australian households, saying that opposition claims are 'totally unsubstantiated'.