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The United Services Union (USU) has revealed the NSW Government has been withholding over half a billion dollars annually as collected from local councils through a poorly designed waste levy without reinvesting it to assist councils with their waste collection services and assets as intended, adding to their financial distress. The revelation will be … Continued
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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport is commencing public hearings for its inquiry into local government sustainability. Exploring government policy and program funding to support local government sustainability will be the focus of the opening hearing on 16 May 2024 with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts. Chair of … Continued
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ADAPTOVATE Selected to the NSW Government’s AI Solutions Panel Sydney, Australia – May 6, 2024 – We are absolutely thrilled to announce that ADAPTOVATE, a leading innovator in the technology sector, has been selected by the NSW Government for its groundbreaking initiative to bring planning into the 21st Century. This initiative is a testament to … Continued
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The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking community feedback on a proposal by Cumberland City Council to name a reserve in the suburb Merrylands, Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) as Dyin Ngurra. The reserve is located in Merrylands Civic Square, between McFarlane Street and Merrylands Road. The name Dyin Ngurra (which is pronounced D-yin Na-gur-ra) … Continued
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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport has extended the submission deadline by four weeks to 31 May 2024 for its inquiry into local government sustainability. Chair of the Committee, Mr Luke Gosling OAM, MP, said ‘the Committee recognises the importance of this inquiry to inform a deeper understanding of local government financial sustainability … Continued
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The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking community feedback on a proposal by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service to create localities within the Blue Mountains National Park. Blue Mountains National Park is both a reserve name and a locality name, and the boundaries do not align which can be a source of confusion. The … Continued
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Willoughby City Council’s first Reconciliation Action Plan has been formally endorsed by the peak national reconciliation body, Reconciliation Australia, paving the way for its implementation and further work in future. The views of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and local residents from across the Willoughby local government area were sought during a year-long consultation … Continued
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Green Square locals will have a new shopping and dining destination with Zetland home to a weekly fresh produce market from Saturday 30 March. More than 50 stalls selling farm fresh and organic fruit and vegetables, as well as smoked seafood, baked goods and other gourmet treats, will set up at Green Square plaza … Continued
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Media Alert for Melbourne-based Media (strong TV news potential) Wednesday March 27, National Transport Research Organisation, Melbourne Melbourne is set to witness a ground-breaking leap in green urban mobility with the launch of microFleet’s OneDock, the world’s first universal charging station for e-bikes and scooters. This event promises a live demonstration of OneDock, … Continued
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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport will examine local government sustainability in a new inquiry launched today. Chair of the Committee, Mr Luke Gosling OAM, MP, said ‘the Committee has prioritised a deeper understanding of local government financial sustainability and funding frameworks, alongside the changing infrastructure requirements and service delivery obligations for … Continued
