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Welcome to the website of the Local Government and Shires Associations of New South Wales (LGSA).

The Local Government Association of NSW and the Shires Association of NSW are the peak industry bodies for Local Government in NSW.

They have about 60 joint staff who implement Executive and Conference decisions and provide research support for the policy positions and standing committees of both Associations.
More about the Associations... 

	LGA Conference 2008: 25 to 29 October 2008 in Broken Hill. Become inspired in the Silver City and register now for the 2008 conference. Over 600 delegates from member councils will meet to discuss and set policy for the coming year.
	A Guide to the New Liquor Laws for Councils - Fact Sheet Now Available: The fact sheet from the NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing outlines how the new liquor laws can be used by councils to achieve positive outcomes for the community.
	Controversial changes to planning legislation in NSW were passed by the Legislative Council in the early hours of 18 June. A motion to refer the legislation to a Parliamentary Inquiry - which had been requested by the Associations and many other organisations - had been lost by just one vote.

News and Highlights

LGA Conference Early Bird Registration Closes Today: The Early Bird registration for the 2008 Local Government Association Conference of NSW sponsored by Country Energy closes today! Please visit the LGA Conference website to download a registration form.

From the Shires President - Issue 5, Series 2: September 2008 Issue 5, Series 2 of From the Shires President is now available.

Commission Misses the Point on Election Costs: The Electoral Commission has missed the point on local government election costs, say the Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW.

Land & Environment Court Reporter: Issue 32: August issue 32 of the Land & Environment Court Reporter is now available.

Councils Get Connected: Local Government Web Network Annual Conference: Thursday 21 August - Friday 22 August, the Portside Centre, 207 Kent Street, Sydney.

Bridges Being Mended in Partnership: The State Government's extension of the Timber Bridges program is an example of Governments working together for the benefit of communities, says the Shires Association of NSW.

Nominations for the 2007/08 Excellence in Environment Awards are now open: The awards are organised by the Associations and recognise councils' outstanding achievements in managing and protecting the environment. Entries close Friday, 12 September 2008.