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04/09/2026

MEDIA RELEASE πŸ“£ Councils launch action plan to secure water and sewerage services for regional NSW

Today at the Water Management Conference in Ballina, Local Government NSW and the state's Water Directorate have launched a six point Regional Water Action Plan which aims to strengthen water security, renew ageing infrastructure and support the Local Water Utilities that almost two million people in NSW rely upon.

LGNSW President Mayor Darcy Byrne said without urgent action NSW risked facing a widespread crisis.

πŸ“½οΈ Hear from the LGNSW President and Sharon Cadwallader, Councillor Ballina Shire Council, Mayor Ballina Shire Council, about LGNSW's plan πŸ‘‡

Read full release > bit.ly/4xrkq81

03/09/2026

Funding, Rapid Regional Growth, and Ageing Infrastructure

πŸŽ₯ We asked delegates at the Water Management Conference what are the biggest challenges local water utilities are facing right now.

🎀 Here’s what they had to say πŸ‘‡

Forbes Shire Council Goldenfields Water

Cultivating tomorrow's leadersDid you know LGNSW plays a pivotal role in training pathways for our future local governme...
01/09/2026

Cultivating tomorrow's leaders

Did you know LGNSW plays a pivotal role in training pathways for our future local government leaders?

We are committed to ensuring school-leavers gain the correct qualifications to start careers in local government, including cadetships, a critical investment in your council's long-term talent pipeline.

We do this by staying actively involved within the sector, attending tradeshows, representing the industry across advisory committees and providing advice on Cadetship programs.

Learn more > bit.ly/49IuSQj

31/08/2026

Stay up to date on all the latest news and events within in NSW local government.

Subscribe to our free Weekly newsletter to get your digest of upcoming events, awards, grants, policy changes, submissions and learn what our LGNSW President is advocating for on behalf of members.

Head to our website to find out more > bit.ly/4wIMkvU

Don't Miss Besa Deda at the LGNSW Annual Conference πŸ“… 22 - 24 November πŸ“ WIN Sports & Entertainment Centres, WollongongE...
28/08/2026

Don't Miss Besa Deda at the LGNSW Annual Conference

πŸ“… 22 - 24 November πŸ“ WIN Sports & Entertainment Centres, Wollongong

Economic volatility and budget pressures present challenges right across the local government sector. That’s why day one of the Annual Conference will feature a keynote presentation designed to cut through financial jargon and give your council a clear roadmap for what lies ahead.

Besa Deda, Former Chief Economist of the Westpac Group and Chair of Australian Business Economists, will lead this essential discussion. As the first woman to hold a Chief Economist role at an Australian bank, Besa brings over two decades of experience delivering trusted financial advice at the highest levels.

🎫 If you haven't yet registered, now is the perfect time. Our early-bird pricing ends on 30 September - secure your spot now > bit.ly/46rCxPS

Navigating the legal complexities of local government requires specialist expertise.LGNSW's legal support team are exper...
26/08/2026

Navigating the legal complexities of local government requires specialist expertise.

LGNSW's legal support team are experienced across the unique challenges and opportunities within local government. We provide general legal and policy advice to members on a wide range of issues affecting local government, free of charge.

Our team provides the foundation for sound decision-making across NSW councils, with knowledge spanning the Local Government Act 1993 and accompanying regulations, Code of Conduct, Council meeting procedures, OLG guidelines and much more.

26/08/2026

Our Workplace Analytics benchmarking reports reveal some significant trends in the sector in 2024-25.

πŸ“ˆ Revenue grew by just 2%, while operating expenses rose 5%

πŸ“‰ Net operating results before capital grants declined by 190% β€” underscoring the urgent case for funding reform

πŸ’Ό Employee costs increased by 14.2% across all general-purpose councils

πŸ”„ 1 in 6 council staff left in the reporting year, with an average of 49.1 days to fill a vacancy

⏱️ Lost time incident severity is rising β€” now averaging 179.6 hours per incident, up from 161.1 hours the year prior

These aren't just numbers. They're signals that councils need the right tools and insights to navigate what's ahead.

Our Workplace Analytics products give your leadership team the benchmarking data to make strategic, data-informed decisions > https://bit.ly/4euwm2n

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