NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and Treasurer Mike Baird said the 2011-2012 Budget delivers getting on with the job of improving services, building infrastructure and protecting the State’s. Within the budget…
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Councils linked in light rail extension
By Paul Hemsley Leichhardt, Marrickville and Ashfield Councils have taken on more direct involvement with the Inner West Light Rail Extension in Sydney. The NSW Government and Metro Transport Sydney…
Mixed solar panel message
By Lilia Guan An audit by the New South Wales Government has found up to 18.5 per cent of installations have major defects. Premier Barry O'Farrell said the…
Solar power win for NSW
By Lilia Guan NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell said the state government will not proceed with planned changes to the Solar Bonus Scheme. Mr O’Farrell said it became clear…
NSW classrooms schooled on cyber safety
Parents, carers and teachers will be linked by the NSW government’s Connected Classrooms program, using internet video conferencing and 'smart board' technology to deliver presentations from ThinkUKnow. Minister for Justice,…
When politics hurts council business
By Lilia Guan Marrickville Council’s decision to back out of its support for the global boycott of Israeli goods has been welcomed by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA)….
NSW planning mandate not enough
By Lilia Guan Property development industry group, the Urban Taskforce claimed the New South Wales Government’s decision to act on its mandate to roll-back Part 3A lead to broader…
Penrith Council highlights importance of jobs
The New South Wales Government has been issued a warning by Penrith Council to take action to ensure the City doesn’t run out of jobs.Penrith Council has warned the State…
NSW Government grants councils funding for projects
Planning Minister Tony Kelly said projects being funded include the construction of elevated walkways through bushland; a scenic foreshore walk north of Sydney; access steps to a scuba diving location;…
Councils list election demands
In the lead up to the March State Election, the Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) have set out their policy priorities. The LGSA have warned all political parties that councils…