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2023-24 Budget delivers transparency, accountability and financial security to councils

Ron Hoenig - Minister for Local Government Tuesday, 19 September 2023 The Minns Labor Government is delivering on a core...

Fairer democratic elections to return for City of Sydney

The NSW Government is returning democracy and fairness to the City of Sydney by removing rules that favour the votes of businesses over residents in local government elections. The City of Sydney Amendment Bill 2023 introduced by the Government seeks to reinstate the voting rules for non-residential electors that apply in all other LGAs across NSW. In 2014, the City of Sydney Act 1988 was amended to give eligible businesses two votes in council elections, compared to one each for residents.

Concessions now available to pensioners for council rates

Eligible pensioners across NSW can now apply for a rebate on their council rates to help with the rising cost of living. An annual concession of up to $250 per property is available to pensioners for ordinary rates and domestic waste charges.

Construction underway in $1.775 million upgrade of RSPCA Broken Hill Veterinary Hospital

Construction underway in $1.775 million upgrade of RSPCA Broken Hill Veterinary Hospital.

Ministers’ Awards celebrate Women in Local Government

Nominations are now open for a prestigious awards program that showcases inspirational women and their achievements in our state’s councils.

Preliminary roadmap for council demerger

Thursday, 2 February 2023 A preliminary roadmap for the demerger of Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council has been produced by the NSW...

Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council demerger

Thursday, 10 November 2022 Office of Local Government (OLG) executives met with Cootamundra-Gundagai councillors and staff earlier this week to...