News
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NSW mourns long-serving Governor
On behalf of the family of Dame Marie Bashir, I am saddened to share the news of her passing. Married to Sir Nicholas Shehadie AC…
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Jack Iori honored by the Hills.
The Hills Shire Council has officially named the grandstand at Kellyville Memorial Park Community Centre the Jack Iori Grandstand, recognising the enormous impact Jack Iori…
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Farmers urged to register for rural aid
Farmers across Australia – particularly those in disaster-impacted regions – have been strongly encouraged to register with Rural Aid now, as ongoing natural disasters and…
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Coonabarabran VIC punches above it’s weight
Warrumbungle Shire Council has welcomed new data confirming the Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre as one of the top three performing Visitor Information Centres in New…
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Storm-proofing Seymour River Bridge is long overdue
If I had a dollar for every time I saw the question, “Is the Seymour River Bridge open?” on social media, the upgrade to that…
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Newcastle Lord Mayor resigns
Newcastle Lord Mayor Cr Ross Kerridge resigned from his role as Lord Mayor of Newcastle in early February. The Lord Mayor wrote to City of…
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Unwavering support and thanks in Bondi aftermath
Councils across NSW are being encouraged to continue to provide direct support for the Waverley community in the wake of December’s devastating terrorist attack at…
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Redlands Koala population stable
Redland City Council has become the first local government in south-east Queensland – and within the koala’s federally-listed northern endangered range – to report stabilisation…
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Looking for “Red Fleet” Solutions
The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has met with NSW Emergency Services Minister the Hon Jihad Dib MP about the Red Fleet issue, which…
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Three small changes making big differences in grand programs
Local government grant programs are designed to create community impact. Yet for many councils, the effectiveness of those programs is shaped less by intent and…
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Alice skating program a success
Free ice skating, packed programs and smiling faces have marked the end of a hugely successful school holiday program delivered through a partnership between Alice…
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Supporting Waverley
Councils across NSW are being encouraged to continue to provide direct support for the Waverley community in the wake of December’s devastating terrorist attack at…













