Councils frustrated as covid delays local govt elections – again

Local government elections in NSW have been delayed as the state struggles to contain an outbreak of the Delta variant of covid-19.

26 July, 2021

Govt weighs capping pay for general managers

Local government general managers in NSW could see their remuneration packages capped or determined by an independent body.

16 June, 2021

Review could see stiffer penalties for councillors

A review of NSW’s councillor code of conduct could see tougher penalties introduced.

12 June, 2021

Dubbo councillors ordered not to bully council staff

Councillors at Dubbo have been ordered by the NSW government to give a written undertaking not to bully or harass council staff.

2 June, 2021

Council faces probe after financial collapse

A public inquiry will investigate financial mismanagement at Central Coast Council.

26 April, 2021

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

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