The reconvened Council of Local Government will meet in June for the first time in more than ten years.
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Councils key to addressing workforce shortages: ALGA
Councils say they are keen to do their bit to help train and upskill the nation’s future workforce, but need more financial support to do it.
NSW Govt cracking down on abandoned trolleys
The NSW Government has passed new laws to deal with abandoned shopping trolleys.
New ALGA resource helps councils close the gap
ALGA has published a new resource to help councils provide more employment and career opportunities for Indigenous Australians.
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.
Minister vows to press ahead with infrastructure contribution changes
The NSW planning minister has indicated he will press ahead with controversial changes to developer levies saying he is “impatient for reform” despite pushback from councils.
NSW councillors now eligible for super
NSW councils will be able to make superannuation contributions from next year.
Sydney Lord Mayor now a three horse race
Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.
Councils hope to benefit from $35m recycling fund
NSW councils are calling for a $35 million recycling funding boost to target frontline projects.
Proposed rates overhaul ‘just a Band-Aid’
Local government minister Shelley Hancock has released an exposure draft of government legislation on rating reform.