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The Australian Local Government Association is the national voice of local government, representing 537 councils countrywide.

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Delegates have started arriving for the opening day of #NGA25 in #Canberra. We have almost 700 people attending today's Regional Cooperation and Development Forum focusing on key regional issues, innovations and trends. #NGA25 #localgov

Delegates have started arriving for the opening day of #NGA25 in #Canberra.

We have almost 700 people attending today's Regional Cooperation and Development Forum focusing on key regional issues, innovations and trends.

#NGA25 #localgov
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It's a packed house for the opening session of the 2025 Regional Forum this morning in #Canberra. We've heard a warm welcome from our President Mayor Matt Burnett, highlighting the importance of regional #councils supporting communities, including during natural #disasters. #NGA25

It's a packed house for the opening session of the 2025 Regional Forum this morning in #Canberra.

We've heard a warm welcome from our President Mayor <a href="/MattBQLD/">Matt Burnett</a>, highlighting the importance of regional #councils supporting communities, including during natural #disasters.

#NGA25
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#NGA25 delegates have enjoyed an engaging morning of discussions on regional issues, and #council reforms, at the Regional Forum. We've heard from renowned demographer Bernard Salt AM, and Local Government NSW President Cr Phyllis Miller. #NGA25 #localgov

#NGA25 delegates have enjoyed an engaging morning of discussions on regional issues, and #council reforms, at the Regional Forum.

We've heard from renowned demographer <a href="/BernardSalt/">Bernard Salt AM</a>, and <a href="/LGNSW/">Local Government NSW</a> President Cr Phyllis Miller.

#NGA25 #localgov
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There was a major focus on #drought and community resilience during the afternoon session of today's Regional Forum. We heard from Professor Jacki Schirmer from the University of Canberra, highlighting the importance of resilience plans for #councils. #NGA25

There was a major focus on #drought and community resilience during the afternoon session of today's Regional Forum.

We heard from Professor Jacki Schirmer from the <a href="/UniCanberra/">University of Canberra</a>, highlighting the importance of resilience plans for #councils.

#NGA25
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It's been a fascinating Day 1 of speaker and panel sessions from our #NGA Regional Forum. This afternoon, we heard from experts on #roadsafety, regional #Infrastructure and #mentalhealth. #NGA25 #localgov

It's been a fascinating Day 1 of speaker and panel sessions from our #NGA Regional Forum.

This afternoon, we heard from experts on #roadsafety, regional #Infrastructure and #mentalhealth.

#NGA25 #localgov
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We're officially underway for day 2 of #NGA25 in #Canberra. President Mayor Matt Burnett delivered the annual welcome address, and we also heard from Federal Minister for Local Government Kristy McBain MP, Member for Eden Monaro. #NGA25 #LocalGov

We're officially underway for day 2 of #NGA25 in #Canberra.

President Mayor <a href="/MattBQLD/">Matt Burnett</a> delivered the annual welcome address, and we also heard from Federal Minister for Local Government <a href="/KristyMcBain/">Kristy McBain MP, Member for Eden Monaro</a>.

#NGA25 #LocalGov
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At #NGA25 this afternoon, we had well-known businessman Mark Bouris speaking about the latest economic and financial trends in Australia and how they impact local #communities. We also heard from #geopolitical expert Merriden Varrall from KPMG Australia. #NGA25

At #NGA25 this afternoon, we had well-known businessman <a href="/markbouris/">Mark Bouris</a> speaking about the latest economic and financial trends in Australia and how they impact local #communities.

We also heard from #geopolitical expert Merriden Varrall from <a href="/kpmgaustralia/">KPMG Australia</a>.

#NGA25
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A major highlight of today's #NGA25 in #Canberra was the Governor-General's address by Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn. Her Excellency applauded the role of #councils in supporting vibrant communities, and also engaged with our President @mattbqld. #NGA25 #localgov

A major highlight of today's #NGA25 in #Canberra was the Governor-General's address by Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn.

Her Excellency applauded the role of #councils in supporting vibrant communities, and also engaged with our President @mattbqld.

#NGA25 #localgov
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A record number of #localgov delegates enjoyed a fascinating presentation by keynote speaker Stephen at #NGA25 this morning. As an authoritative voice on #AI, technology, disruption and #leadership, Stephen spoke about AI for society: Shaping a better tomorrow. #NGA25

A record number of #localgov delegates enjoyed a fascinating presentation by keynote speaker <a href="/stephenscheeler/">Stephen</a> at #NGA25 this morning.

As an authoritative voice on #AI, technology, disruption and #leadership, Stephen spoke about AI for society: Shaping a better tomorrow.

#NGA25
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Remember to visit our sold out sponsor showcase at #NGA25 in Canberra. We have more than 80 exhibitors and corporate partners. #NGA25

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#NGA25 delegates and #localgov leaders attended several concurrent listening sessions this afternoon. These sessions covered important #localgov issues, including housing and infrastructure, jobs and skills, safer roads and emergency management. #NGA25

#NGA25 delegates and #localgov leaders attended several concurrent listening sessions this afternoon.

These sessions covered important #localgov issues, including housing and infrastructure, jobs and skills, safer roads and emergency management. 

#NGA25
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There's been plenty of lively discussion and debate with delegates at our #NGA25 Ministerial Engagement Forum this morning, hosted by Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) political commentator David Speers. #NGA25 #localgov

There's been plenty of lively discussion and debate with delegates at our #NGA25 Ministerial Engagement Forum this morning, hosted by Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) political commentator <a href="/David_Speers/">David Speers</a>.

#NGA25 #localgov
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That's wrap for the 2025 #NGA in #Canberra. As we wave goodbye, we say a huge thanks to a record 1300 delegates including mayors, councillors and shire presidents from across Australia. We also thank our foundation sponsors and corporate partners for all their support. #NGA25

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We spoke to several mayors, Lords Mayors and councillors from across Australia at our successful #NGA25 last week. Watch a video 📽️ about what they enjoyed, learned and took home to share with their #communities. A big thanks to everyone who attended #NGA25 #localgov

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This #NAIDOC Week, we honour the strength, culture, and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples — and celebrate the contributions of First Nations councillors, staff, and communities across #localgovernment. #NAIDOC2025 #LocalGov #StrengthVisionLegacy

This #NAIDOC Week, we honour the strength, culture, and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples — and celebrate the contributions of First Nations councillors, staff, and communities across #localgovernment.

#NAIDOC2025 #LocalGov #StrengthVisionLegacy
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We're hosting a free #climate adaptation webinar on 30 July to discuss the significant and diverse contributions #localgovernment is making across Australia. Register now bit.ly/3IsXZex #localgov #councils #ClimateAdaptation

We're hosting a free #climate adaptation webinar on 30 July to discuss the significant and diverse contributions #localgovernment is making across Australia.

Register now bit.ly/3IsXZex

#localgov #councils #ClimateAdaptation
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We're hosting a free webinar on 21 August with well-known futurist and Adjunct Professor Nick Abrahams 🇦🇺 to explore how #councils are adopting Generative Artificial Intelligence technologies. Learn more and register NOW! 👉 bit.ly/4lGcN8C #AI #localgov #GenAI

We're hosting a free webinar on 21 August with well-known futurist and Adjunct Professor <a href="/NickAbrahams/">Nick Abrahams 🇦🇺</a> to explore how #councils are adopting Generative Artificial Intelligence technologies.

Learn more and register NOW! 👉 bit.ly/4lGcN8C

#AI #localgov #GenAI