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Local Government FOCUS is a free, independent newspaper that highlights the key issues facing Local Government and promotes best practice among Councils across Australia. FOCUS aims to help Councils stretch their dollars further by sharing successes and good ideas not only within a region, Territory or State but across the Nation. Local Government FOCUS was first published in Victoria in 1985. In

1989 circulation was extended to cover New South Wales and in February 1996 national circulation commenced. All editions are also published on our website at www.lgfocus.com.au

Local Government FOCUS is published by LG FOCUS (AUS) Pty.

Waverley Council invites NSW Mayors to Bondi tribute.
16/12/2025

Waverley Council invites NSW Mayors to Bondi tribute.

Thursday 18 December, noon. Bondi Pavillion, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach Tributes from communities across NSW will be laid at the Bondi Memorial on Thursday as local Mayors gather to pay their respects to the victims of Sunday evening’s terrorist attack. Waverley Mayor Will Nemesh has issue...

https://lgfocus.com.au/news/2025/12/16/emergency-meeting-convened-for-bondi/
16/12/2025

https://lgfocus.com.au/news/2025/12/16/emergency-meeting-convened-for-bondi/

An emergency meeting of Waverley Council has been convened to decide on immediate and longer-term supports for the Jewish community following Sunday’s devastating terrorist attack. Waverley is the council that takes in Bondi where the attack took place. Among the measures is a $100,000 financial c...

Councils and organisations send messages of support to Waverley Council. We will keep putting them up as they come in.
16/12/2025

Councils and organisations send messages of support to Waverley Council. We will keep putting them up as they come in.

MAYOR DARCY BYRNE, PRESIDENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT NSW “Local Government NSW and councils across the state stand united in grief with Waverley Council and the Jewish community following yesterday’s appalling massacre at Bondi Beach.” “This horrific atrocity is an act of evil, terrorism and ant...

https://lgfocus.com.au/news/2025/08/21/next-step-for-demerger/
21/08/2025

https://lgfocus.com.au/news/2025/08/21/next-step-for-demerger/

Councillors of Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC)have met with the NSW Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Ron Hoenig, alongside local Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP and the Deputy Secretary of the Office of Local Government, Mr Brett Whitworth to discuss the planned demerger. T...

https://lgfocus.com.au/news/2025/08/20/nsw-minister-visits-drought-region/
20/08/2025

https://lgfocus.com.au/news/2025/08/20/nsw-minister-visits-drought-region/

Following on from the Southern NSW Drought Summit held 4 August 2025, Greater Hume Council will host the Hon. Minister Hoenig, Minister for Local Government and Leader of the House, on Thursday 21 August as part of a regional visit to assess the devastating impact of ongoing drought conditions acros...

https://lgfocus.com.au/news/2025/08/14/next-step-in-the-lismore-recovery/
14/08/2025

https://lgfocus.com.au/news/2025/08/14/next-step-in-the-lismore-recovery/

Lismore’s long-term recovery from the devastating floods of early 2022 has taken an important step forward, with a contract awarded to a joint venture between CMC Group and JF Hull Holdings for the region’s largest road restoration package. The major construction contract will enable critical re...

https://lgfocus.com.au/news/2025/08/13/waste-expo-must-attend-event/
14/08/2025

https://lgfocus.com.au/news/2025/08/13/waste-expo-must-attend-event/

Local Government at the Forefront of Australia’s Circular Economy: Why Waste Expo Australia 2025 is a Must-Attend Local government is central to Australia’s transition towards a truly circular economy. Councils manage the systems and services that most directly impact communities. They are also ...

https://lgfocus.com.au/news/2025/08/12/empowerment-through-training/
13/08/2025

https://lgfocus.com.au/news/2025/08/12/empowerment-through-training/

Empowering Local Government through in-house engagement training. Practical, customisable training that builds confidence, connection and capability across your team. In today’s complex and ever-evolving environment, local government plays a pivotal role in shaping inclusive, connected communities...

https://lgfocus.com.au/news/2025/08/11/how-councils-can-help/
11/08/2025

https://lgfocus.com.au/news/2025/08/11/how-councils-can-help/

Bridging the Confidence Gap: Empowering Local Communities to Ask R U OK? Any Day. R U OK? is calling on local councils to focus on community connection and wellbeing, as new research highlights a confidence gap in asking the question, ‘are you OK?’ While three in four Australians believe it’s ...

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