LGSA encouraged by Coalition win

The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) said it was looking forward to working with, newly elected New South Wales, Premier Barry O'Farrell.   President of the Shires Association, Cr Bruce Miller, said the premier has made many encouraging comments on Local Government throughout his campaign.   "In the recent past, councils and […]

Better funding plan needed for local government

By Lilia Guan The president of the NSW Shires Association, Bruce Miller, has confirmed national media reports of NSW Opposition Leader’s election pledge to provide up to $1 billion for local infrastructure upgrades. Barry O’Farrell’s declaration was made at the annual Local Government Association Conference, held in Albury this week. Cr Miller said the loan […]

Public distrust having an effect on NSW prosperity

In the NSW Ombudsman’s Annual Report, tabled in Parliament in early October, the Ombudsman highlighted the need to raise standards of ethics and integrity right across the government and non-government sector in NSW.   ‘The distrust and inefficiencies that arise from people not doing the right thing are costing our community too much,” Ombudsman Bruce […]

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