Sunday, 28 September 2025 The Minns Labor Government’s Fresh Start program has reached a major milestone with 500 apprentices, trainees and cadets now on the tools working in NSW councils. A landmark $252.2 million investment by Labor is helping councils …
Saturday, 20 September 2025 The residents of Central Darling Shire in far west NSW will today vote to elect new councillors for the first time since the Council was placed in administration 12 years ago. The Council’s return to democracy was made possible …
What’s new or changing? The Office of Local Government (OLG) released the Quarterly Budget Review Statement Guidelines for Local Government (the Guidelines) in August 2025, with mandatory reporting to commence for the first quarter ending 30 September 2025 …
Thursday, 11 September 2025 Editors note: for overlay click here. Food trucks, outdoor fitness trainers and other mobile businesses will be rescued from red tape that stops them moving easily across local council boundaries to do business. Under the new …
Tuesday, 9 September 2025 On behalf of the NSW Government, I extend my deepest condolences to the family of 17-year-old Annalyse Blyton who tragically passed away at John Hunter Hospital. This was an horrific incident that has resulted in the death of a …
What’s new or changing? The Mutual Recognition Scheme is now available to all NSW councils, facilitated by amendments to the Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. The Mutual Recognition Scheme has been designed to …
Wednesday, 3 September 2025 The state’s animal rehoming organisations will receive much needed support to continue their valuable work helping vulnerable cats and dogs, thanks to a $6 million funding injection from the Minns Labor Government. The Companion …
Monday, 1 September 2025 Councillors accused of significant misconduct will have proceedings commenced against them in the Land and Environment Court under planned changes by the Minns Labor Government as part of the overhaul of the broken councillor …
What’s new or changing? Following extensive consultation, the new 2025 Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW (2025 Model Meeting Code) has been finalised. The new 2025 Model Meeting Code has been published in the Government Gazette and …
Friday, 29 August 2025 New rules for council meetings will soon be in place as the Minns Labor Government spearheads a change of culture to boost transparency and community confidence in local government. A new Model Code of Meeting Practice for local …
Whats new or changing? The Office of Local Government (OLG) is seeking feedback on draft Procurement Guidelines for NSW Local Government (Guidelines) to replace the outdated Tendering Guidelines 2009. The draft Guidelines outline best practice procurement …
Thursday, 21 August 2025 Residents in Snowy Valleys will have a say about the future of their local government area, with the Minister for Local Government today giving his support for the Council to start preparing for a referendum to vote on a potential …
What’s new or changing? The Ministerial Guidelines on Alcohol-Free Zones (the Guidelines) have been updated following an administrative review. The revised Guidelines incorporate updates to agency names, agency contact details and International …
What’s new or changing? To ensure councillors have effective oversight and are in control of the financial performance of their council, the Office of Local Government (OLG) has revised the Quarterly Budget Review Statement Guidelines for Local Government …
What’s new or changing? End of year reporting information for the 2024-25 financial year Updated Financial Data Return (FDR) for 2024-25 financial year Updated Annual Report checklist for 2024-25 financial year Calendar of Compliance for 2025-26 financial …
What’s new or changing? Wednesday, 4 December 2024 has been chosen as the “relevant day” for councils toreport on their labour statistics in their annual reports under section 217 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (the Regulation). What …
Thursday, 17 July 2025 The Minister for Local Government has today announced that the demerger of Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council into two separate councils is to proceed. On 3 October 2023, the Minister announced his support to split Cootamundra– …
Tuesday, 8 July 2025 The NSW Government is encouraging nominations for the 2025 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government, which recognise the achievements of talented and inspirational women in councils across NSW. The 18th annual Awards will be …
What’s new or changing? The Local Government Filming Protocol (Protocol) has been updated replacing the 2009 version. The Protocol is issued under Section 119D of the Local Government Act 1993 and sets out requirements for both councils and filmmakers …
What’s new or changing? The Commonwealth Government has announced an advance payment of the preliminary FY 2025-26 Financial Assistance (FA) Grants, representing approximately 50% of the amount councils are entitled to. Further adjustments to the remaining …
