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‘No one understands local issues better’: rural councils call for greater role in renewable energy transition

NSW, Victoria and Queensland local governments have limited roles in approving developments but advocates say they’re best placed to keep communities onside

The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2024

Mayor hopes to use new role to gain 'fairer deal' for ratepayers

'Newcastle ratepayers deserve a fairer deal'.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 17, 2023

Local councils call for NSW government to reinstate Emergency Services Levy subsidy

NSW councils are furious about plans to increase their contribution to the Emergency Services Levy, but the state government is standing by its decision.

ABC News · May 2, 2023

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NSW’s most popular holiday spots divided over limits on short-term holiday rentals

Not all councils agree on best way to tackle homelessness caused in part by popularity of short-term rentals such as Airbnb

The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2023

Newcastle council meets with state over key election priorities ahead of NSW poll

The state's Department of Local Government - the body that overseas local councils across NSW - met with the Lord Mayor and City of Newcastle CEO on Tuesday to hear "local concerns" ahead of the state election.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 28, 2023

NSW farmers get go-ahead on agritourism as planning rules ease for weddings, glamping

Farmers in NSW are able to open their gates for weddings, glamping and other tourism-related businesses to diversify their incomes, but some say a headache is brewing for local governments.

ABC News · Dec 1, 2022

Potholes, warped rail lines and washed-away roads: flood-hit regions face infrastructure crisis

Even with the deployment of extra staff and machinery, repairs are likely to take ‘many months’ – and cost billions

The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2022

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Queanbeyan-Palerang residents could be facing an almost 30 per cent hike in their council rates

Queanbeyan-Palerang is one of several NSW councils to propose a significant rise in rates to ensure services are maintained.

ABC News · Nov 18, 2022

NSW councils call for funding boost for rain-related repairs or they will ‘start closing roads’

Local government body says mayors are ‘really struggling’ with effect of extreme weather and need help from federal and state governments

The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2022

Proposed NSW government planning changes to rubber stamp development, councils warn

Councils across New South Wales are warning the state government that its proposed changes to planning laws are a "rubber stamp for developers".

ABC News · May 3, 2022

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