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Nominate for the South Australian Heritage Council

15th October 2026
- Nomination
Nominations are now open for a local government representative on the South Australian Heritage Council.
$5 million for council cycling infrastructure projects

14th October 2026
- General
Councils across South Australia will share in $5 million in State Government funding for 16 cycling infrastructure projects, supporting safer and more connected walking and cycling networks in metropolitan and regional communities.
Call for South Australians to get involved in the 2027 council elections

13th October 2026
- Media release
- Council Elections
South Australians are being encouraged to consider standing for council, with a statewide campaign inviting people from all walks of life to help shape the places they call home.
Disaster recovery funding advocacy a win for councils

12th October 2026
- General
LGA has welcomed the Federal Governments decision to scrap proposed changes to the current disaster recovery funding arrangements that would have seen the Australian Government reduce its contribution to recovery costs from 75 per cent to 50 per cent
Fuel security update for councils

12th October 2026
- General
Last week, LGA attended the State Governments Monthly Fuel Security Roundtable online briefing to hear the latest advice on Australias fuel supply and the impacts of elevated fuel prices on South Australian industries and communities.
LGA calls for enabling infrastructure to unlock housing supply

12th October 2026
- Submission
LGA has called for greater investment in enabling infrastructure for housing and better coordination between governments, warning that planning reforms alone cannot deliver the homes South Australia needs.
2026 Member Survey: How LGA is addressing your feedback

9th October 2026
- Members only
In 2026, we asked members to share their views through a LGA Member Survey. The survey asked members what’ s working well and where we can improve.Thank you to everyone who took part. Your feedback gave us a clear picture of what members value and
Millions of visits to community centres help reduce loneliness and social isolation

9th October 2026
- Media release
Community and neighbourhood centres are helping millions of South Australians foster social connectedness, supporting the statewide push to tackle loneliness and improve wellbeing.
Help shape the future of South Australia’s libraries

6th October 2026
- Consultation
South Australian councils and communities are being encouraged to have their say on the future direction of the state's library network, with the Libraries Board of South Australia commencing consultation on its new Strategic Plan 2027-2032.
Councils invited to provide feedback on South Australia Food Act review

30th September 2026
- Members only
- Consultation
Councils are invited to provide their feedback on SA Healths proposed review of the South Australian Food Act 2001.

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Nominate for the South Australian Heritage Council

$5 million for council cycling infrastructure projects

Call for South Australians to get involved in the 2027 council elections

Disaster recovery funding advocacy a win for councils

Fuel security update for councils

LGA calls for enabling infrastructure to unlock housing supply

2026 Member Survey: How LGA is addressing your feedback

Millions of visits to community centres help reduce loneliness and social isolation

Help shape the future of South Australia’s libraries

Councils invited to provide feedback on South Australia Food Act review

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