Millions of voters across NSW are being met by hopeful candidates at polling booths across the state, as frustrated residents declare the local government elections as a “referendum on housing”.

The NSW Local Government elections have been held across the state, with 128 councils going to the polls. The NSW Electoral Commission is conducting the elections for 126 councils, with Fairfield and Liverpool councils using another provider. Live results will start to go through after polls close at 6pm.

STORY: The Teamsters union said Wednesday they won’t endorse any U.S. presidential candidate for the first time since 1996. That’s despite a majority of members backing Donald Trump over Kamala Harris in polls.

Follow the live 2024 election results for Blacktown City Council here. The NSW local government elections are being held today, with voting closing at 6pm.

The decision is a blow to Vice President Kamala Harris, who has the endorsement of the country’s other powerful labor unions. The Teamsters president, Sean O’Brien, has shown an openness to former President Donald J.

Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. It marks the first time the Teamsters has skipped an endorsement in a presidential election since 1996, having supported the Democratic nominee in each election that followed.

The Teamsters union's executive board said Wednesday the union will not endorse any presidential candidate despite polling that showed a majority of members backed Republican Donald Trump over Democrat Kamala Harris.