NSW Government appoints new Grants Commissioners
Friday, 7 March 2025 NSW Government has announced three new Commissioners have been appointed to the Local Government Grants Commission, including former Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) president Linda Scott as chair. The appointments reflect a refresh of the Grants...
NSW pet laws go under the microscope
Wednesday, 26 February 2025 Pet owners and members of the public are being invited to help shape cat and dog laws in NSW, with the NSW Government delivering on its election commitment to conduct a wide-ranging review of the Companion...
A ‘purr’-fect digital home for cats and dogs
Sunday, 23 February 2025 Registering your pet, reporting a missing pet, and keeping track of key events in your pet’s life is now as easy as a few clicks thanks to the new and improved digital NSW Pet Registry. Owners...
NSW Government launches local council grants to combat hate and strengthen community cohesion
Thursday, 20 February 2025 The Minns Labor Government has launched the latest round of the NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government designed to enhance councils’ ability to prevent and respond to hate. The program strengthens local government capability to...
Help pets find their fur-ever home this Christmas
Friday, 20 December 2024 Families planning to welcome a new cat or dog into their household this festive season are being urged to “Adopt, Don’t Shop”, and help pets in council pounds and rehoming facilities find fur-ever homes. Adopting from...
New changes coming to council meetings
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 The Minns Labor Government is continuing to progress reforms to strengthen local government, announcing changes to the way council meetings are conducted to ensure greater transparency and increase community confidence in council decision making. All councils...
Bill to strengthen puppy and dog welfare across New South Wales
Thursday, 24 October 2024 The Minns Labor Government will today introduce a Bill to Parliament to strengthen puppy and dog welfare across the state by establishing clear guardrails and standards for dog breeders. Committed to during the election this legislation...
Commissioner opens submissions to the Liverpool City Council public inquiry
23 October 2024 The Commissioner appointed to undertake a public inquiry into Liverpool City Council, Mr Ross Glover has advised the NSW Office of Local Government that submissions to the inquiry are now being accepted. Commissioner Glover has been appointed...
Grants now available for councils to hire 1,300 additional apprentices and trainees
Tuesday, 22 October 2024 Councils across NSW can now apply for grants to employ hundreds more apprentices and trainees as part of the Minns Labor Government’s $252.2 million investment in securing the future of the local government workforce. The Fresh...
Workshops to help new councillors Hit the Ground Running
Thursday, 17 October 2024 A series of training sessions for almost 1,300 newly elected councillors will kick off today to provide essential information for councillors to effectively serve their communities over the next four years. The Office of Local Government...