By Lilia Guan Growth of data storage forced the DECCW to expand its storage requirements. David Schneider, Director of Information Management and Communication Technology for the DECCW, said,…
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NSW councils address water management
By Staff Writer Councils and shires from across New South Wales have gathered in Deniliquin to debate and discuss water buybacks and reform of local water utilities. More than 150…
Councils to receive record funding
By Staff Writer Local government bodies across Australia will receive record funding through the Australian Government’s Financial Assistance Grants program. Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government,…
Local government welcomes IPART report
By Staff Writer The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART) draft report on the revenue framework for local government has echoed the sectors call for New South Wales councils…
Community infrastructure under threat: NSW LGSA
By Staff Writer Councils have warned that essential infrastructure is under threat as a result of the New South Wales Government’s cap on development contributions. At least 29 councils across…
NSW Police armed with information
By Adam Coleman New South Wales police will benefit from today’s introduction of a new national information-sharing platform that enables police and law enforcement agencies to exchange and access detailed profiles…
Calls to end domestic homicide on White Ribbon Day
By Angela Dorizas The NSW Opposition and Ombudsman have renewed their calls for the establishment of a domestic homicide review to prevent further violence against women and children. Earlier this week, Victoria…
Councils welcome regional $85 million
The NSW Government’s $85 million regional assistance package, including funding for local libraries, broadband internet connection and infrastructure, could help invigorate country communities, according to the Shires Association of NSW….
NSW Premier dumps Labor MP Hay
Noreen Hay has been sacked from her role as NSW parliamentary secretary following allegations of involvement in former police minister Matt Brown’s drunken post-budget romp. Mr Brown resigned from his newly…
Rees sworn in as NSW Premier
Nathan Rees has been officially sworn in as NSW Premier at Government House in Sydney. The little known Mr Rees, who has been in state parliament for less than 18…