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Welcome to the website of the Local Government and Shires Associations of New South Wales (LGSA).

The Local Government Association of NSW and the Shires Association of NSW are the peak industry bodies for Local Government in NSW.

They have about 60 joint staff who implement Executive and Conference decisions and provide research support for the policy positions and standing committees of both Associations.
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Highlights

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  Local Government Election Expenses:

  The Associations have received documentation from the NSW Electoral Commission (NSW EC) regarding the final expenses of the 2008 Local Government elections following an application under the Freedom of Information Act. Read more on the upcoming inquiry.

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  Get ready for Local Government Week, 3-9 August 2009:

  LG Week provides a focus for councils to promote the importance of local government to the community. Your council is invited to support LG Week in NSW and get behind the theme - Keeping it Local. Visit the website to find out how!

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  LGSA Housing Code Monitor website:

  This site is aimed at providing NSW councils with a quick and easy way to find out information about the NSW Housing Code, raise issues, discuss problems and give feedback on the first stage of its implementation.

Events

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  Local Government Awards Evening, 5 August, Sydney:

  Bookings are now open for this prestigious evening, celebrating great award entries from councils across NSW. Book early to secure your table!

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  Local Government Web Network Conference - Registrations open!

  WE Believe In Community: 20-21 August 2009. Registrations are now open. Early bird is available until 10 July and includes a full conference ticket, conference dinner, and a choice of two workshops.

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  Water Management Conference, 9 to 11 September 2009, Deniliquin:

  Register now for the 2009 annual conference. This local government conference offers a broad range of information on water management issues including water supply and sewerage services provided by local water utilities.

LGA and Shires Action reports now online!

Follow the latest updates on Ministerial responses and actions from our annual conferences from the convenience of your computer.

Visit the LGA Action Report at www.lgaactionreport.lgsa.org.au or the Shires Action Report at www.shiresactionreport.lgsa.org.au.

News and Updates View all

Local Government Weekly: Issue 26, 3 July 2009:
This weeks LG Weekly is now available. This weeks top stories: Changes to plan making processes have commenced, LG Week Awards Evening - Register now, LGSA Water Management Conference Sessions.

3/07/2009 4:17:17 PM

Local Government Weekly: Issue 25, 26 June 2009:
This weeks LG Weekly is now available. This weeks top stories: Showcasing Councils for NSW Local Government Week, $220 million boost to Community Infrastructure Program, Learning Solutions In house Training Services.

26/06/2009 3:17:54 PM

Media Release: NSW communities win under new Federal funding opportunities:
Councils across NSW have welcomed Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's announcement of a further investment of $220 million in local community infrastructure. It comes on top of the $800 million the Rudd government has already contributed to the Community Infrastructure Program since November 2008.

25/06/2009 4:38:53 PM

Local Government Awards Evening, 5 August, Sydney:
Bookings are now open for this prestigious evening, celebrating great award entries from councils across NSW. Book early to secure your table!

22/06/2009 1:06:48 PM

Media Release: Local Government holds ground in State budget:
NSW councils have welcomed the state government's commitment to building and maintaining infrastructure for communities in the 2009-10 budget announced today.

17/06/2009 11:58:37 AM

Media Release: NSW Councils take lead in future of Local Government:
NSW councils must begin to plan ahead for the future of their local communities to avoid being dictated to by the State, says the Local Government and Shires Associations.

10/06/2009 4:13:05 PM