New commissioner a ‘historic’ milestone

Legislation has been introduced to establish a powerful Ageing and Disability Commissioner in NSW.

10 May, 2019

Parramatta Council flags ‘grave concerns’ over Powerhouse

Recommendations not to move the Powerhouse Museum to western Sydney have alarmed the council at the centre of the stoush.

4 March, 2019

NSW Government boosts Aboriginal procurement

Experts have praised the Berejiklian Government’s new indigenous procurement policy but caution effective implementation and broader efforts to nurture businesses are crucial.

24 May, 2018

School ovals open for holidays as concerns of sportsground shortage mount

More than 80 public schools in NSW have opened their gates during the school holidays to allow community groups to use their playgrounds, ovals and courts, the State Government has announced.

16 April, 2018

Noticeboard: Lauren Oakey resigns as LG Professionals chief

Also in this issue: Emma Hogan appointed NSW Public Service Commissioner; Kia Dowell appointed WA tourism board commissioner; Kelly Vea Vea appointed deputy mayor at Isaac Regional Council.

6 April, 2018

Noticeboard: new secretary for NSW Department of Industry

Also in this wrap: Waverley Council appoints Ross McLeod as general manager; Canberra Town Planners appoint Nichelle Jackson and Elizabeth Slapp as associate directors.

26 March, 2018

NSW Government adopts infrastructure, transport plans

Greater Sydney will become a “metropolis of three cities” under a key region plan adopted by the State Government on Sunday.

19 March, 2018

Lockout exemption for Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

The NSW Government will provide an exemption to lockout requirements at venues in the Oxford St area for the 40th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade on the weekend of 3-4 March. Minister for Racing Paul Toole said the one-off exemption means patrons will be able to be admitted to venues in the area […]

26 February, 2018

NSW adds cocaine to driver drug testing

New South Wales is the first Australian state to test drivers for cocaine use. All Australian states now have random driver drug testing, similar to random breath testing for alcohol. But the existing kits in all states test only THC (Cannabis), methamphetamine (speed and ice) and MDMA (ecstasy). Cocaine, a drug widely associated with more […]

15 January, 2018

Opinion – Amalgamation issue just won’t go away

The NSW Government’s disastrous council amalgamation plans, abandoned after public outcries and legal challenges, remain an issue to many in the state. The Labor Opposition says that the Government still has a hidden agenda, and many councils who spent millions of dollars on preparing for amalgamations are still trying to get compensation. The issue has […]

8 January, 2018

Councils: first the clarity, now for the confusion

While most councils are rejoicing, the future is still uncertain.

28 July, 2017

NSW Budget: the impact on local councils

Win for the regions.

23 June, 2017

NSW councils fork out for forced mergers as government funding dries up

Councils could petition Berejiklian for shortfall.

16 June, 2017

OPINION: Renters left behind in NSW housing reforms

Tenant body urges action.

5 June, 2017