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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. More about the Associations... 

Highlights

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  Cuts to local infrastructure funding

  The State Government has announced major changes to local infrastructure contributions.
  
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  Local Government Week 2010, 2 to 8 August 2010

  LG Week provides a focus for councils to promote the importance of Local Government to the community. Visit the website to access all the information your Council needs to create a successful LG Week.
  
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  Modernising Local Government
  

  The Associations, together with NSW councils are discussing ways to modernise Local Government

Events

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  One Association Convention

  Registration is now open for the One Association Convention to be held at Star City Sydney on 16 & 17 August 2010.
  
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  Local Government Week Awards Evening, 4 August 2010, Sydney

  Presenting the RH Dougherty Awards, Youth Week Awards, Heart Foundation Awards and the Cancer Council NSW Awards.
  
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  Water Management Conference, 12 to 14 September 2010,Orange

  Registrations are now open for the annual Local Government Water Conference 2010. Visit the website for information on this year's program, site visit and more.

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.lgaactionreport09.lgsa.org.au or the Shires Action Report at www.shiresactionreport09.lgsa.org.au.

News and Updates View all

Media Release: Picture worth a thousand words in any language:
Afghani, Bhutanese and Somali communities will soon be given a more prominent voice thanks to a unique council and community partnership that highlights a range of health and well-being issues through photography.

26/07/2010 3:16:45 PM

Local Government Weekly: 28/10:
This week's issue is now available. Top stories: One Association Convention - Last Week for Registration; Grants for positive ageing initiatives; Productivity Commission - Study on planning issues.

23/07/2010 4:34:13 PM

Media Release: Movement on Container Deposit Legislation welcomed:
The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW and the Boomerang Alliance have congratulated Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett on his commitment to drafting a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for a national Container Deposit Legislation (CDL).

9/07/2010 3:04:12 PM

Notice of application to alter the Shires Association's Rules:
On 2 July 2010, the Shires Association of New South Wales lodged an application with Fair Work Australia to alter the Association's Rules to give effect to the unanimous decision of the Association's Annual Conference on 1 June 2010.

7/07/2010 10:44:35 AM

Medi Release: Councils concerned with big changes to small lots :
NSW councils have raised concerns with a proposal announced by the State Government that allows developments in small lots to be approved in 10 days with no consultation.

5/07/2010 4:45:43 PM

Land & Environment Court Reporter: 48/10:
Land & Environment Court Reporter - April Issue 48 is now available.

16/06/2010 3:28:49 PM