The State Minister for Local Government Wendy Tuckerman has commissioned an independent review into the NSW Local Government Boundaries Commission - the body that has made recent recommendations on council de-mergers. In explaining the case for the review, the discussion paper says the Commission’s recent examinations of Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council and Snowy Valleys … [Read more...] about Commission that considers de-mergers under review
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Offshore wind turbines: hear all about it
A public information session will be held at The Entrance for people to hear about a "Hunter Coast Offshore Wind Project". BlueFloat Energy and Energy Estate are proposing to build 110 floating offshore turbines, each with a capacity between 15 MW and 20 MW, as well as three floating substations which are proposed to connect to the grid at the former Munmorah Power Station … [Read more...] about Offshore wind turbines: hear all about it
Peat Island ownership changes
The State Government has confirmed a landmark agreement to transfer ownership of Peat Island and a portion of the mainland foreshore at Mooney Mooney on the Hawkesbury River to the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC). Minister for Planning Anthony Roberrs said the transfer marked an historic moment that recognises the cultural connection of this land to the … [Read more...] about Peat Island ownership changes
Coast is awash with plans
The State Government launched the Central Coast Regional Plan (CCRP) on October 27. It is the latest in a long line of “plans” for the Coast and it's not the end of the line: more plans are coming. The Coast is part of the Six Cities Vision and this CCRP outlines our part in that jigsaw puzzle. The Greater Cities Commission is writing up a "Central Coast Strategy for Economic … [Read more...] about Coast is awash with plans
Cat containment is LGNSW policy, but not State law
Hills Shire Council and Hornsby Shire Council both want new regulations to keep cats confined to their owner’s property. As does Orange City Council and Albury City Council. And Liverpool City Council. All five councils have lodged motions at the upcoming conference of local government calling for cat containment and the motions are being noted, not debated, as cat … [Read more...] about Cat containment is LGNSW policy, but not State law
