Amalgamation led to financial gaps  for council, audit finds

A NSW council that experienced gaps in financial management following amalgamation faces ten years in deficit.

19 June, 2023

Amalgamation anger lingers ahead of NSW election

A public policy expert says public discontent from forced council mergers remains a key issue for the NSW election.

19 March, 2019

Woollahra Council set for High Court showdown with Berejiklian over merger

Residents could take up the fight if council loses.

2 May, 2017

NSW local council elections promise drama and confusion

City of Sydney, the glittering prize.

31 August, 2016

Facebook stoush erupts over new Inner West Council

When social media turns sour.

20 May, 2016

Shockwaves continue after mass council sackings

Fear and loathing in NSW as council mergers bite.

17 May, 2016

Council workers left to pick up the pieces after forced mergers

The long road to transition.

16 May, 2016

Will council mergers boost pay for senior staff?

Incentives key to attracting GMs.

2 May, 2016

Developers deny ‘land grab’ exploits forced council mergers

Bonanza turns into basket case.

8 February, 2016

Rash of public inquiries into NSW council mergers

New councils announced by mid-2016.

18 January, 2016

Baird takes next step with 35 council mergers

NSW council mergers proposals go to Office of Local Government.

8 January, 2016

Forced amalgamation maps of doom released: NSW council mergers

NSW councils to be twice the size of the average Victorian council.

18 December, 2015

The money or the gun? NSW council merger battle

Rebellious councils risk cash and cheap loans.

26 October, 2015

$2bn NSW council merger savings? Try $13 per person a year…

Unlucky bottom line.

20 October, 2015