Local Government NSW

🎉 NSW Parliament House is celebrating 200 years since the first meeting of the Legislative Council, marking the birth of Australia’s very first legislature and 200 years of democracy. An open day will be held on Sunday, 25 August, where the community can explore Australia's oldest public building, including areas of the Parliamentary precinct not usually open to the public. Don’t miss out! More info: parliament.nsw.gov.au/visit/events/P… @nswparliament @nsw_upperhouse #NSWBicentennial #Democracy #NSWParliament #NSWpol

MEDIA RELEASE 📰 Recipients of this year’s Cr Pat Dixon Memorial Trust Scholarships, which support First Nations people in #NSWCouncils have been announced. This year’s awardees are @KiamaCouncil's Cr Stuart Larkins, Central Darling Shire’s Roxanne Kennedy, and Hawkesbury City Council’s Hayden Jones. FULL RELEASE: lgnsw.org.au/Public/Media-R… #localgov #scholarships #indigenous #wilcannia #IndigenousPeoples #FirstNations #Aboriginal #AboriginalAndTorresStraitIslander #FirstNationsPeople @HawkGazetteNews @Kiama_News

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Minister for Local Government @Ron_Hoenig said nominations for the 14 September #localgovernment elections open today and people across NSW are encouraged to put their hand up to represent their community on local council. For more information on becoming a councillor visit olg.nsw.gov.au/public/local-g… and for information on how to nominate visit elections.nsw.gov.au. #NSWCouncils #localgov #nswpol #poll #vote #Election2024

Hawkesbury City Council won multiple awards at the Local Government Week #Awards Dinner last night, including a Leo Kelly OAM Arts and Culture Award for its community project, Bangadyi Nawi (Making a Canoe), and an RH Dougherty Award for Excellence in Communications for its river safety campaign. Congratulations! 👏 @HawkGazetteNews @VWHawkesbury #LGWeekAwards2024 #NSWCouncils #localgov

Narrabri Shire Council won multiple awards at last night's Local Government Week Awards dinner, including an RH Dougherty #Award for excellence in communication for its "Good Talk Great Mate" #podcast for young people, and an LGNSW #Planning Award for its community-facing online flood portal. Congratulations Narrabri Shire Council! #LGWeekAwards2024 #localgov #NSWCouncils @NarrabriShire

MEDIA RELEASE 📰 Councils from across NSW were recognised at the Local Government Week Awards 2024 last night for their outstanding achievements over the past year. 🏆 The awards are an opportunity for councils to showcase and celebrate successful projects, campaigns and plans that have significantly benefited their communities. 📄 Read the full release here: lgnsw.org.au/Public/Media-R… 🌟 View winners' list: lgnsw.org.au/common/Uploade… 📸 View photo gallery: lgnsw.smugmug.com/2024/LG-Week-A… #LGWeek2024 #LGWeekAwards2024 #NSWCouncils #localgov

The first of our awards categories have been announced and one of the winners was ⁦@CityNewcastle⁩. Congratulations! ⁦@Nuatali_Nelmes⁩ #lgweekawards2024 #localgov #NSWCouncils

This #LocalGovernmentWeek, the Audit Office invited chairs of audit, risk and improvement committees to a discussion on emerging risks and themes from our audits. We had over 120 attendees online and in person at NSW Parliament House. @LGNSW #AONSW #audit #LGWeek2024

Thank you Local Government Minister @Ron_Hoenig for joining us at our #lgweekawards2024 and outlining the work of your office. #localgov #NSWCouncils

All is ready for the pinnacle of Local Government Week - the Local Government Week Awards Dinner at Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney. Congratulations to all entrants on the amazing work you do for your communities throughout NSW. #lgweek2024 #lgweekawards2024 #NSWCouncils #localgov

DID YOU KNOW❓ Councils help drive a locally led economy by employing lawyers, labourers and librarians, cleaners, carpenters and carers, electricians, engineers and educators. NSW councils are about lots more than just roads, rates and rubbish! #LGWeek2024 #NSWCouncils #localgov

POSITION VACANT LGNSW is seeking a Legal Officer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to undertake research and provide high-level, expert advice to the Association and its members (#councils, county councils and related local government bodies) on a broad range of #legal issues, case law and legislation affecting local government. Details and apply: lgnsw.org.au/Public/Public/… #LGNSW #localgov #NSWCouncils #vacancy #jobseekers #jobseeker #jobopportunities #job

DID YOU KNOW❓ NSW councils employ more than 50,000 people in local communities right across the state! #LGWeek2024 #localgov #NSWCouncils

Australia’s #localgovernments are urged to apply for this funding under the new Thriving Suburbs Program. Grants are available for capital #works projects to improve access to important community #infrastructure, including sporting and #cultural facilities. #localgov #council

Our City Works numbers for the 2023-2024FY 🕳️834T of asphalt filling 67,000 potholes 👷 3,130T for maintenance patching 🚜 28,964T for road resurfacing 🛣️ 14,547T on state owned roads approx. 47,500T asphalt or 65km of road maintenance and improvements. #LGWeek2024 @LGNSW

Big shout out to our colleagues who help maintain and manage 126 playgrounds, 109 sporting facilities, 11 skate parks, six swim centres, 33 jetties and 32 boat ramps across the city. Happy Local Government Week to you! #LGWeek2024 @LGNSW #OurLakeMac