Councils could soon have more power to crack down on dumped shopping trolleys.
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Council comparison website launched
A new comparison website will increase transparency but hopefully won’t be over-simplistic, NSW councils say.
Councils dodge election bullet – for now
The NSW government is putting almost $20 million towards the cost of local government elections.
Council must explain $4m ‘missing’ from reserves
The Office of Local Government is awaiting a report from a council that ‘lost’ $4 million.
Secret amalgamation report to remain buried
A secret report used to justify the NSW government’s program of council amalgamations will remain under wraps.
State government backs down on council levy
The NSW government has agreed to fund increases to the emergency services levy after outcry from councils.
Minister responds to IPART local govt reports
The NSW government has ruled out some recommendations of an IPART local government report.
Amalgamated councils win time to harmonise rates
Proposed changes to the Local Government Act promise to make life easier for councils.
Claims of political stacking at Infrastructure Australia
Appointments and movement in and around government in Australia.