NSW government invites feedback on risk-management rules for councils Tuesday August 24, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales NSW’s 128 councils will be required to set up a risk-management framework and internal audit function under new draft guidelines released this week.
Cash support for eligible NSW council employees Tuesday August 17, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social NSW announces financial support of $1,500 a fortnight for local government employees impacted by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
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.
State government asks Dubbo councillors to promise to do better Thursday June 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Dubbo Regional Council has received a Performance Improvement Order from the NSW government to make each councillor make formal undertakings.
NSW government to partner with councils to develop ‘smart places’ Monday December 21, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The New South Wales government has called on state government agencies and local councils to take part in a project that aims to accelerate the…
NSW, Victorian governments call on women to stand for council elections Thursday September 17, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The New South Wales and Victorian governments have been promoting campaigns to encourage more women to nominate and stand for their communities at the next…
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…
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…
