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The State Government’s $1 billion pledge has been a long time coming, NSW councils say.

NSW Government refuses to release key reports into local government, claiming the documents are exempt under the state’s information law.

Cost shifting and inadequate federal grants are compromising public infrastructure and services, local governments say.

Councils in states worst affected by drought are providing support and aid to affected farmers and communities in the wake of one of the worst dry seasons in decades.

An app connecting residents to council is among the initiatives recognised as part of Local Government Week.

The South Australian Government’s rate-capping plans are facing opposition from councils while experts call for improved transparency on service delivery costs instead.

Local government peaks welcome ongoing funding for key roads, bridges and regions programs but say inaction on financial grants means councils face a shortfall.

A new $300 million a year community infrastructure fund and a boost to grants are among the measures local government are hoping to see in tonight’s federal budget.

Rapidly growing flying-fox colonies in urban areas are causing grief for councils across NSW but state support for long-term resettlement of habitats could offer a solution.

More than half of NSW’s councils are struggling to renew and maintain their infrastructure, according to the state’s auditor who says financial reporting in local government needs to improve.