Researchers ask states to act after finding councils failing to restrict unhealthy food Monday November 22, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Local governments are failing to restrict the sale and marketing of unhealthy food and beverages, says a new study. …
NSW local government elections delayed Monday July 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The New South Wales government has postponed its September council elections in response to the state’s escalating COVID-19 situation.
NSW showcases underrepresented voices ahead of council elections Monday July 5, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The NSW government calls on people from a range of backgrounds to take part in the September council elections, to increase diversity in local government.
Review to examine NSW councillor misconduct framework Friday June 11, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The NSW government has commissioned an independent review of the effectiveness of the state's framework for dealing with councillor misconduct.
NSW council grant scheme ‘worked in reverse order’, inquiry hears Monday September 28, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales A senior New South Wales Public Service employee offered a council $90 million through the state government's Stronger Communities Fund on the same day that…
NSW, WA celebrate women in local government Monday August 31, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Women in local government have been recognised in New South Wales and Western Australia in recent days, while concerns have been raised over female representation…
Nominations open for NSW women in local government awards Monday January 13, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales Nominations for the 2020 New South Wales ministers’ awards for women in local government have opened. The awards celebrate the contributions of women in the…
Council makes comeback, wins coveted award Monday October 21, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Shellharbour City Council has been named the most progressive in New South Wales. The council received Local Government NSW's A R Bluett Memorial Award at…
Outback councils always do it tough, but is freezing local democracy the answer? Tuesday October 8, 2019 By Stephen Easton New South Wales The New South Wales government will not allow residents of the vast but sparsely populated Central Darling Shire to elect a council until 2023 at…
NSW launches procurement program for local councils and businesses Monday September 30, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social A new pilot program initiated by the NSW government hopes to help small businesses win work from their local council. The local procurement program has…
Interactive website launched for comparing NSW’s councils Thursday September 26, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The NSW government has launched a website that allows individuals to explore and compare the state’s 128 local councils. Ratepayers can find out information including…
Risk management framework for all NSW councils open for public comment Tuesday September 17, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales NSW councils will establish independent committees to improve financial management and prevent fraud and corruption under a new statutory framework released for public consultation. Minister for…
Secret KPMG report brings NSW council mergers unstuck Tuesday March 28, 2017 By Julian Bajkowski News Suppression of a key KPMG analysis paper by the NSW government has ended badly in court, with a forced council merger thrown out on appeal…
NSW Nationals dump support for council mergers before leadership spill Friday January 20, 2017 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social Unpopular forced council mergers in NSW are now unfit for the future after rejection by The Nationals.
Minister confirms council mergers won't leave top executives jobless Friday May 13, 2016 By Stephen Easton News Some NSW councillors may have lost their jobs, but GMs are secure. Local Government Minister Paul Toole has confirmed all who aren't named as interim…
