'Historic' deal embeds Indigenous decision-making in local council

'Historic' deal embeds Indigenous decision-making in local council

A regional town in New South Wales is making history with a "momentous" partnership that embeds Closing the Gap targets into local government processes for the first time.

Power to the people: new guide guarantees consultation for communities

NSW's guide boosts rural consultation, granting residents a say in state projects like energy and agriculture.

Tamworth leads the way in first local Closing the Gap agreement

The landmark Mara Ngali Partnership Agreement will be signed today between Tamworth Regional Council and a group of local Aboriginal organisations.

Regional consultation guide to improve community input

Image: Phillip/stock.adobe.com  A new guide for New South Wales councils is set to strengthen consultation practices with regional, rural and remote communities.   The guide is designed to build stronger regional communities by delivering solutions tailored to local communities and informed by local knowledge.  The Regional Communities Consultation Guide outlines the State Government’s approach to consulting with regional, rural and remote commu…