Community housing sector calls for partnership with govt

CHIA says it’s well placed to deliver more affordable homes – with a hand from the government.

12 March, 2021

NSW Treasurer says councils using ratepayers as ‘cash cows’

The NSW Government says councils have declined a chance to cut parking fines.

20 June, 2019

Budget cash splash for NSW councils

Councils have received a boost in the NSW Budget.

18 June, 2019

$3.2b axed from NSW public service in budget

The NSW government has announced a massive shake-up of the public service.

18 June, 2019

Council outcry over emergency services levy

Councils want the NSW Government to cover an increase to the emergency services levy in next week’s budget.

11 June, 2019

How will you spend your $100 Active Kids Rebate?

The NSW Government’s Active Kids Rebate is set to stimulate discussion on sports participation.

3 July, 2017

NSW Budget: the impact on local councils

Win for the regions.

23 June, 2017

NSW Budget: the reply

NSW opposition leader Luke Foley has outlined his reply to the Government’s 2017 Budget.

23 June, 2017

Best of 2016: High & mighty: double decker buses return to mainstream Sydney route service

Back to the Future II

20 December, 2016

Toole trumpets “record investment” in local government in NSW Budget

Throw the dog (and cat) a bone.

21 June, 2016

More NSW Budget poured into filling mining potholes

By Paul Hemsley Deteriorating council roads and bridges in regional New South Wales suffering years of costly wear and tear inflicted by the mining industry will finally get increased financial relief worth after the O’Farrell government forked out $120 million in the 2013-14 Budget under the Resources for Regions Program. The state government funding towards […]

21 June, 2013

Pipeline flows from three tier agreement

A water pipeline building project will receive about twenty million dollars in funding from an agreement between Tamworth Regional Council, the NSW Government and the federal government. The Barraba Pipeline leading from the Split Rock Dam along road reserves and private land is projected to cost $19.66 million. Minister for Regional Australia Simon Crean said […]

19 September, 2011