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Tweed Wins Destination and Visitor Economy Conference

7 December 2023 Tweed Shire Council has won the right to host the 2025 Local Government NSW Destination and Visitor Economy Conference. Read More

Winners announced for Excellence in the Environment Awards 2023

6 December 2023 LGNSW congratulates the winners of the 2023 Excellence in the Environment Awards, which were held on Tuesday 5 December at The Calyx, Royal Botanic Gardens. Read More

President's Message 6 December

6 December 2023 Local Government NSW President Cr Darriea Turley AM reflects on issues and achievements affecting local government this week. Read More

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Events & Training

Image Integrated Planning and Reporting 12 Dec 2023 @ 9:00am The workshop provides opportunities for participants to identify better practice in planning and reporting and explore ways for them to enhance their own IP&R practice and build an IP&R culture within... Read more
Image Improving Your Report Writing 19 Dec 2023 @ 9:00am This course aims to give you the skills you need to write effective, clear and concise reports for your managers and your council. Read more
Image Social Media Policy for Councillors 29 Jan 2024 @ 9:00am Leaders today are judged not only on their ability to communicate, but also on their readiness to understand and adopt new forms of communication. Read more

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Local Government NSW acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work, and the lands we travel through. We also acknowledge our Elders – past, present and emerging.