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
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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
Council employees thrown $112m lifeline
LGNSW says a job retention allowance will save tens of thousands of council jobs.
27 April, 2020
$82m childcare relief for NSW councils
The NSW government will provide funding to keep council-run childcare centres viable.
9 April, 2020
45,000 council jobs in the balance as local govt sidelined
Councils say they are being left out of the Commonwealth’s coronavirus stimulus and support measures.
5 April, 2020
Govt baulks at council property developer ban
Parliament is considering legislation that would ban property developers from running in NSW council elections.
4 March, 2020
Council sacked for safe workplace fail
Staff at a NSW council were threatened and undermined by councillors, a report says.
6 February, 2020
Flood of donations a headache for councils
An online donation management service is available for bushfire-hit councils.
20 January, 2020
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