CONTACT

Communications team
E: [email protected]

Media Inquiries
P: 0448 718 892
E: [email protected]

Latest news from LGNSW

EOI: National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council

9 June 2026 Local Government NSW is seeking applications from mayors and councillors to represent local government on the National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council. Read More

Bluett Awards: Apply now to have your council’s excellence recognised

9 June 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 AR Bluett Memorial Award, which recognises the councils that have demonstrated the most excellence and progress over the past year. Read More

President's Message 5 June 2026

5 June 2026 Local Government NSW President Mayor Darcy Byrne reflects on issues and achievements affecting local government this week. Read More

81st AR Bluett Awards – applications open now

2 June 2026 The AR Bluett Memorial Trustees invite your council to enter local government’s most prestigious award: the AR Bluett Memorial Award. Read More

EOI: National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council

2 June 2026 LGNSW is seeking applications from mayors and councillors to represent local government on the National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council. Read More

Partner with UTS students on community projects

2 June 2026 LGNSW invites councils to partner with UTS Psychology. Third-year students work on council projects over 10 weeks, delivering practical outcomes. Read More

Round 5 Open – Low Cost Loans Initiative

2 June 2026 The NSW Government has announced $12 million to support regional communities in accelerating housing delivery through Round 5 of the Low-Cost Loans initiative. Read More

More visitors, more litter. What can be done?

2 June 2026 SPONSORED CONTENT: Councils can join the free Ground Swell program to help reduce visitor litter and protect NSW tourism destinations. Read More

Councils drive coordinated push to grow NSW visitor economy

29 May 2026 Councils and tourism leaders have gathered in Maitland to share ideas, strengthen partnerships and drive growth in NSW’s visitor economy. Read More