Developers lobby group calls for more State Government input in local planning decisions
The Urban Taskforce, an organisation which represents some of Australia's largest property developers today issued the following press release calling... read more
News
Partnership funds $23b motorway links
A $23 billion project to link and extend Sydney's motorways could be funded under a partnership between the government and private sector, an infrastr... read more
Liverpool Council Mayor angry phone message
The Sunday Telegraph ran a story on Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller's voice message to another Councilor that contained the a harsh warning that she 'wou... read more
Warning dodgy traders ripping off elderly
Fair Trading Minister Virginia Judge is warning elderly consumers to be wary of dodgy traders masquerading as handymen. Ms Judge said Fair Trading ... read more
19 of the biggest councils break
Nineteen local councils are defying a NSW Government “cap” on local council charges and are levying as much as $80,000 a home, according to figures r... read more
Upper House Debates Greens Bill to Ban Developer Donations
NSW Greens MP Sylvia Hale has succeeded in having the standing orders of the Upper House suspended to allow her to re-introduce her private members B... read more
New 10 day planning approvals for business
NSW businesses can now save up to $4,500 each under 10-day planning approval laws which came into effect yesterday. Planning Minister, Kristina Ken... read more
Opposition Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian listens to Casula and hears their pain.
Shadow Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian commenting on the Casula residents request for noise barriers to be installed on the rail freight lin... read more
Liverpool Council does noise report for Casula residents
The Liverpool Council has taken the unusual step of conducting their own independent noise study on behalf of the residents of Casula and Liverpool fo... read more
Buck passing by NSW Government noise barriers Casula Western Sydney
In Casula, near Liverpool in Sydney’s west, The Southern Sydney Freight Line (SSFL) is being built and when completed twenty seven freight trains a da... read more
$51 Million sports hospita' gets green light
The Minister for Western Sydney, David Borger, has announced the NSW Government has given the go-ahead for a $51 million sports medicine and injury ... read more
The Street
Liverpool council 9% special rate variation
It has come to my attention the Liverpool council is seeking a 9% increase in rates for the upcoming year.Which is silly when you consider their lack ... read more
Burwood Council Pat Romano busted
General Manager for Burwood Council Pat Romano has been using Council staff to do renovations on properties he owns. Despite emails showing he knew t... read more
Government gifts are alll bribes
Acting PM Julia Gillard has defended Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon.. saying there's no requirement for politicians to declare gifts they receive be... read more
Are you ready to Bring It On!?
Are you ready to Bring It On!? 12pm - 7pm - Sunday 5 April Fairfield Showground, Smithfield Road, Prairiewood With four live stages, non-stop e... read more
Fairfield Council looks to sack locals
With so much rhetoric being bandied about regarding governments need to create jobs I was surprised (not) to see that Fairfield Council is looking to ... read more
Councilors can advertise on streets but not local business
It remains one of the clearest conflicts of interest that Councils allow advertising signage for political campaigns to be plastered across the electo... read more
Bankstown Council Carpark plans
Council is seeking comments on its Draft Car Parking Strategy for the Bankstown Central Business District. The draft document proposes various changes... read more
ARTC Public Meeting re Noise Barriers
At the Sunnybrook tonight, a public meeting was held to discuss the campaign for noise barriers. The large crowd of effected residents who have been ... read more
Liverpool Council parking fine bonanza
Local Councils are simply revenue raising via parking fines at an alarming rate. Sydney City Council is issuing three times as many fines than any ot... read more
