On Tuesday 6 February 2018, in the company of Lord Mayor City of Darwin Kon Vatskalis and Mayor of Litchfield Council Maree Bredhauer I attended the opening of the 2018 sittings of the Northern Territory parliament.  We were treated to an audience with the Darwin Lion...

Welcome to 2018.  I trust you all enjoyed a pleasant Christmas and welcomed in 2018 in style.The LGANT Executive will be assembling on 7 February 2018 to prepare the Association’s strategic and business plan for the 2018-2019 financial year. Members’ input over the...

A note from our President With the MacDonnell Regional Council bi-election results announced I congratulate Dalton McDonald from Papunya as the newly elected member for the Luritja Pintubi ward. This election was a trial designed to achieve a higher voter turnout than...

NOMINATE YOUR HERO TODAY   Nominations are open from Tuesday, 24 October – Friday, 17 November 2017 for the Statewide Super and LGANT Heroes awards  To enter visit Statewide Super and LGANT Heroes to nominate someone who is making a difference in the community. Place...

A note from our President The Mayors, Presidents and CEO forums followed by the annual general meeting and general meetings will again take place this year at the Alice Springs Town Council Chambers on the 1-3 November 2017. The event will also involve the election of...

A note from our President A new term of office for Local Government has commenced and with it, both old and new councillors from across the NT. Congratulations to all of you on being elected to represent your local community. It's a privilege to be elected and I have...

A note from our President Over the course of this financial year, all councils will need to become familiar with the Commonwealth's new National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (the Corporation) which is being established. From 1 July 2018, the Corporation...

The Northern Territory Local Government Association's  2015-16 Local Government Cost Index Report is now available for councils to use as a way to make an informed decision regarding increases in rates and administrative costs when providing services. Further...