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Tentative steps towards rebuilding NSW

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…

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…

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…