More Needed than Tentative First Step on Rating Flexibility 21 December 2020 Innovative council research receives funding boost 17 December 2020 Councils get funding to lead climate resilience efforts 16 December 2020 Councils must be consulted on future bushfire clearing rule changes 11 December 2020 Getting the climate resilience message out 10 December 2020 Productivity Commission delivers fresh blow to antiquated rate peg 4 December 2020 NSW councils throw support behind International Day of People with Disability 2 December 2020 Waste Levy audit confirms local government’s call for change 1 December 2020
Democratic representation returns to Armidale 24 November 2020 Queanbeyan-Palerang and Bellingen win NSW’S most prestigious local government awards 23 November 2020 NSW councils claim universal postal voting victory 19 November 2020 NSW Budget brings cash injection for councils to support locally led economic recovery 17 November 2020 Councils to revitalise their high streets with new $15 million funding 13 November 2020 State Budget a golden opportunity to drive a locally led economic recovery 11 November 2020 Dubbo’s new drug detox and rehab centre a win for council efforts 10 November 2020 National Recycling Week highlights need for a NSW recycling refresher course 10 November 2020 Councils highlight Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and culture during NAIDOC Week 6 November 2020
Royal Commission findings support council calls for greater natural disaster resilience, 30 October 2020 New rules for short term accommodation welcomed 29 October 2020 $250 million bushfire funding will enable councils to lead economic recovery 19 October 2020 Road works contracts should create local jobs 16 October 2020 Awards showcase councils' outstanding environmental achievements 13 October 2020 Water conference highlights the way ahead in protecting vital natural resource 12 October 2020 Budget helps councils drive a locally led recovery 6 October 2020 Streamlined outdoor dining rules will help local economies – but support funding needed 3 October 2020 Recycling research will help environment and economy 2 October 2020
Councils keeping beaches and green spaces COVID-safe, but need government help 21 September 2020 Call for greater support for local arts and culture 19 September 2020 New drive to get women to run for council welcomed 17 September 2020 New Rate Peg Will Help Maintain Essential Services 9 September 2020
NSW councils welcome release of bushfire inquiry findings 26 August 2020 $500 million for timber bridge repairs available from this week 25 August 2020 New productivity report calls rate pegging into question 21 August 2020 National Cabinet missing vital voice of local government 21 August 2020 Government’s new Council Code of Conduct brings even greater transparency 11 August 2020 Awards recognise councils’ contributions to their communities over a challenging year 6 August 2020
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