The Metropolitan Plan incorporates a funded $50.2 billion Metropolitan Transport Plan and to ensure the sustainable growth of Sydney. According to the NSW Government the plan sets the housing…
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Coastal council blazes trail
Nambucca Shire Council has resolved to switch from owning and buying to outsourcing after a successful 12-month trial of Toyota Fleet Management services. The council received the first of its…
Councils slam rate cap limit
New South Wales councils have renewed their calls for the removal of rate pegging following the release of the new rate cap limit. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has set…
Flood crisis worsens
By Angela Dorizas Communities across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia have suffered from severe flooding, with 45 local government areas declared natural disaster zones. The flood crisis…
EnergyAustralia connects with Cisco
EnergyAustralia has chosen Cisco’s Connected Grid solutions as the infrastructure platform for the delivery of a range services in its substations across its electricity network. The networking vendor introduced the…
Lack of infrastructure hampering NSW
By Lilia Guan Infrastructure shortages are hampering the growth of New South Wales, claimed Opposition Leader Barry O’Farrell at the Property Council of Australia's (NSW) Great Growth Debate, held this…
NSW reviews energy schemes
New South Wales Government has claimed its Solar Bonus Scheme, has been successful in meeting its aim of supporting and encouraging renewable energy generation. The NSW Solar Bonus Scheme…
Coffs Harbour Mayor to lead NSW councils
Mayor of Coffs Harbour, Keith Rhoades, has been elected as the new president of the Local Government Association (LGA) of New South Wales. LGA members elected their new office bearers…
Public distrust having an effect on NSW prosperity
In the NSW Ombudsman’s Annual Report, tabled in Parliament in early October, the Ombudsman highlighted the need to raise standards of ethics and integrity right across the government and non-government…
Commonwealth assistance for NSW flood victims
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland has announced the Commonwealth Government will provide financial assistance to New South Wales communities affected by recent flooding. Commonwealth assistance is being provided through the Natural…