The NSW government says a new Regional Development Trust Fund, guided by an advisory council, will end pork barrelling.
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NSW Budget to deliver $700m for regional roads
A new Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund will provide money for urgent road and pothole repairs.
The secrets of successful cities
US global cities expert James Moore shares his thoughts on cities, urban density and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.
Cheaper homes give lower-paying councils a recruitment drawcard
Regional councils can compete for talent by promoting local housing affordability rather than big pay packets.
NSW departments gave overlapping work worth $2.5m to same contractor
A consultant was awarded overlapping contracts by two different NSW government departments worth a total of $2.5 million.
Stories from the frontline: attracting the best local government workforce
Regional councils can’t be market leaders when it comes to salaries and wages, so how do they attract and retain good staff?
Councillors accepted $170k for supporting developers
Three councillors engaged in serious corrupt conduct in relation to large development proposals in Sydney’s south, the NSW ICAC has found.
Rural councils happy about decision to dump Games
Rural Victorian councils say the state government’s decision to scrap the Commonwealth Games has meant financial benefits for them.
Collective energy projects cut ratepayer bills by $36m
A group of Western Sydney councils says working together on sustainable energy projects has helped cut ratepayer energy bills by $36 million.
Councils throw down gauntlet to state government over gas ban
City of Sydney Council is the latest NSW local government to consider leveraging its planning powers to ban gas from residential properties.