NSW Budget boosts capacity of OLG

NSW councils have welcomed some budget measures, but say disappointing funding gaps remain.

19 June, 2024

NSW to go after consultants in state budget

The NSW government has flagged measures to slash spending on consultants in next month’s state budget.

27 May, 2024

1,000 apprentices to join NSW public sector workforce by 2026

The NSW budget will fund public service employers $93.5 million to take on new trainees.

25 September, 2023

NSW budget puts rail projects back on track

Major NSW rail projects have received a boost as part of a $72.3b transport and transport infrastructure spend.

21 September, 2023

Regional fund will end pork barrelling, Treasurer says.

The NSW government says a new Regional Development Trust Fund, guided by an advisory council, will end pork barrelling.

19 September, 2023

NSW Budget to deliver $700m for regional roads

A new Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund will provide money for urgent road and pothole repairs.

18 September, 2023

NSW budget to fund $1b Energy Security Corporation

The NSW budget fund a $1 billion Energy Security Corporation, and provide $800 million to speed the transition to renewable energy.

7 September, 2023

Half-a-billion-dollar boost for Service NSW

The NSW Government has given a budget funding boost for Service NSW’s digital projects.

23 June, 2022

‘Strong sense of opportunities missed’ in NSW budget, councils say

The NSW government’s 2022-23 Budget has some wins for local councils but there were also missed opportunities.

23 June, 2022

Council to increase rates for Airbnb properties

Home owners who put their properties on Airbnb will face higher rates in a bid by Brisbane City Council to free up long-term rentals.

20 June, 2022

Big investment from NSW govt in renewable energy

The NSW government will use the state budget to fast-track critical energy infrastructure over the next 10 years.

13 June, 2022

LGNSW Budget submission calls for more money for regional roads transfer

NSW councils want more money for the promised transfer of regional roads to state ownership.

7 February, 2022

NSW budget invests in digital transformation

The NSW budget has invested in the rollout of government digital transformation intitiatives over the next 12 months.

24 June, 2021

Councils declare NSW budget a win for local government

NSW councils say the state budget contains measures that will empower local government to drive a locally led economic recovery.

24 June, 2021