Mayor Rick Firman OAM, Chairman of the Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA), has said today that councils wanted to see a bigger commitment in the State Budget to investing in services and infrastructure across remote, rural and regional NSW. We recognise and are thankful for the financial commitments made in relation to upgrading hospitals
Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) Chairman, Mayor Rick Firman OAM has welcomed today’s announcement by Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib MP that Rural Fire Service (RFS) assets, commonly known as the Red Fleet, will transfer to State Government ownership from 1 July 2027. “After years of advocacy and a Parliamentary inquiry, the right
“Skilled labour shortages in rural, remote and regional NSW are a real challenge for our Member Councils. They are one of the largest employers of skilled workers in country communities and the struggle to fill positions can be impactful,” Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) Chairman, Mayor Rick Firman OAM (of Temora Shire) said. “The
The Board of the Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has met with Minister Catherine King MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government to discuss the cessation of the Inland Rail project. “Following the Government’s announcement, there was a unanimous resolution passed at our last CMA meeting to seek a meeting with
NSW Premier, The Hon Chris Minns MP addressed the May general meeting of the Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) and his frank engagement was praised by the 150 mayors and general managers in attendance. The Premier spoke briefly and then opened for questions from the floor. “Our Members appreciated the willingness of the Premier
Chairman of the NSW Country Mayors Association (CMA), Mayor Rick Firman OAM has expressed concern that councils across NSW must now wind the clock back on the implementation of the 2025 Local Government Model Code of Meeting Practice as a result of the passing of a Disallowance motion last week. “It is unfortunate that our