Elected councillors will be better informed about how their councils are performing and be in a stronger position to exercise more effective oversight of council operations under new regulations governing the operation of Audit, Risk and Improvement Committees (ARICs) and internal audit within NSW councils.

5 October 2023 Inspirational and talented women from across NSW councils have been recognised for their accomplishments at the prestigious Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government. Now in their 16th year, the annual awards recognise the invaluable contribution and...

Thursday, 2 February 2023 A preliminary roadmap for the demerger of Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council has been produced by the NSW Government, outlining a path forward for the process. Deputy Secretary of the NSW Office of Local Government, Brett Whitworth said...

Thursday, 10 November 2022 Office of Local Government (OLG) executives met with Cootamundra-Gundagai councillors and staff earlier this week to provide an update on the demerger process. OLG’s Executive Director, Ally Dench, said the meeting was an opportunity to meet...