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Workforce Development Consultant

17 May 2024 Exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Workforce Development Consultant to join the LGNSW team! Read More

President's Message 15 May

15 May 2024 Local Government NSW President Cr Darriea Turley AM reflects on issues and achievements affecting local government this week. Read More

Federal Budget 2024-25 – highlights

15 May 2024 The Federal Government has not delivered on its election promise of fair funding increases to Financial Assistance Grants in the 2024-25 Federal Budget. Read More

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Events & Training

Image Planning for Councillors 21 May 2024 @ 9:00am Participants will examine the fundaments of planning theory and practice, the current statutory framework (and proposed changes) and the role of Local Government, and councillors in particular, in pla... Read more
Image Business Excellence in Local Government 23 May 2024 @ 9:00am The Business Excellence in Local Government course allows participants to understand the fundamental concepts that anchor Excellence Models. Read more
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Member Support

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.