Feedback sought on proposed overhaul of NSW councillor code

The NSW government wants a major rewrite of the councillor Code of Conduct.

5 September, 2024

NSW invests in 1,300 new council apprentices

NSW has provided funding for an extra 1,300 apprentices and trainees across the local government sector.

29 July, 2024

Minister orders public inquiry into dysfunctional NSW council

Liverpool City Council will be the subject of a public inquiry to investigate serious concerns about widespread dysfunction.

18 July, 2024

Council ordered to pay back $36m state grant

A Sydney council must pay back a $36 million state grant after failing to deliver on plans to build a park, the government says.

9 June, 2024

County council board suspended after ‘alarming financial irregularities’ discovered

The New England Weeds Authority board has been suspended following reports of financial mismanagement and governance concerns.

20 May, 2024

CEO on leave as minister launches probe into council

Liverpool City Council will face a ‘robust’ investigation to determine if there’s been a breakdown in operations.

28 April, 2024

Councils to foot bill for de-amalgamation under ‘cunning sleight of hand’

The NSW government has introduced legislation that provides a legal pathway for forcibly merged councils to part ways – but there’s a catch.

6 February, 2024

IPART to review local government financial model

The NSW government has announced a review of the financial model for local government.

29 January, 2024

New regulations protect garbos from being undercut during tenders

Waste management tenderers in NSW now have to offer existing staff jobs on current terms and conditions.

17 December, 2023

Mayor dismissed after corruption finding

City of Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas has been dismissed and banned from civic office for five years after a corruption finding.

13 December, 2023

Former Botany mayor appointed NSW local government minister

NSW Premier Chris Minns has announced his new ministry.

4 April, 2023