Suspended councillors ‘must not return’
An administrator appointed to steer a NSW council out of financial crisis has released a damning final report.
15 April, 2021
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Emergency bushfire support group reactivated for floods
The Local Government Emergency Group has been reactivated for flood support.
22 March, 2021
NSW councillors now eligible for super
NSW councils will be able to make superannuation contributions from next year.
17 March, 2021
Minister suspends council amid bullying allegations
A NSW council has been suspended following claims of bullying and harassment.
15 March, 2021
OLG accused of allowing ‘persecution’ of whistleblowers
The Office of Local Government has been accused of failing to protect whistleblowers.
11 March, 2021
Council faces suspension after breakdown between councillors, staff
A NSW council faces suspension following a standoff between councillors and staff.
3 March, 2021
Proposed rates overhaul ‘just a Band-Aid’
Local government minister Shelley Hancock has released an exposure draft of government legislation on rating reform.
14 January, 2021
Postal-only voting ruled out for council elections
The NSW budget has committed $57 million to ensure in-person voting at council elections.
17 November, 2020
Council facing $89m deficit suspended
An administrator has been appointed to restore functioning at a financially-stricken NSW council.
1 November, 2020
Councils urged to prepare as fire season looms
A local government bushfire support unit has been re-activated as councils brace for summer.
22 October, 2020
Financially stricken NSW council faces suspension
A NSW council that was thrown a $6.2 million lifeline to pay staff faces suspension for financial mismanagement.
22 October, 2020
Awards for trailblazing women in local government
Women in local government across NSW have been recognised for their achievements.
31 August, 2020
Recognising local government in difficult times
Councils have been vital in responding to COVID-19, retraining and redeploying staff to minimise job losses and maintaining essential community facilities and services in the face of significant restrictions and financial distress.
6 August, 2020
Govt backs councils introducing new ‘infrastructure rate’
The NSW government says it supports calls for new local government rating categories.
19 June, 2020
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