NSW councils have welcomed some budget measures, but say disappointing funding gaps remain.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
NSW Budget to deliver $700m for regional roads
A new Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund will provide money for urgent road and pothole repairs.
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.
Half-a-billion-dollar boost for Service NSW
The NSW Government has given a budget funding boost for Service NSW’s digital projects.
‘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.
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.