Statement on fatal dog attack
Tuesday, 9 September 2025 On behalf of the NSW Government, I extend my deepest condolences to the family of 17-year-old Annalyse Blyton who tragically passed away at John Hunter Hospital. This was an horrific incident that has resulted in the...
$6 million boost for animal rehoming organisations
Wednesday, 3 September 2025 The state’s animal rehoming organisations will receive much needed support to continue their valuable work helping vulnerable cats and dogs, thanks to a $6 million funding injection from the Minns Labor Government. The Companion Animal Welfare...
Councillors to face stronger penalties and faster hearings under proposed laws
Monday, 1 September 2025 Councillors accused of significant misconduct will have proceedings commenced against them in the Land and Environment Court under planned changes by the Minns Labor Government as part of the overhaul of the broken councillor conduct framework....
New era of transparency for council meetings
Friday, 29 August 2025 New rules for council meetings will soon be in place as the Minns Labor Government spearheads a change of culture to boost transparency and community confidence in local government. A new Model Code of Meeting Practice...
Snowy Valleys Council given support to hold referendum on de-amalgamation
Thursday, 21 August 2025 Residents in Snowy Valleys will have a say about the future of their local government area, with the Minister for Local Government today giving his support for the Council to start preparing for a referendum to...
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council gets Minister’s support to prepare for a demerger
Thursday, 17 July 2025 The Minister for Local Government has today announced that the demerger of Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council into two separate councils is to proceed. On 3 October 2023, the Minister announced his support to split Cootamundra–Gundagai Regional Council...
Nominations open to celebrate women in local government
Tuesday, 8 July 2025 The NSW Government is encouraging nominations for the 2025 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government, which recognise the achievements of talented and inspirational women in councils across NSW. The 18th annual Awards will be presented...
Building Better Communities for NSW
Tuesday, 24 June 2025 The Minns Labor Government is building better communities by investing in a vibrant arts and cultural scene, safer and more accessible public spaces and supporting the work of community organisations. Supporting the Arts, Sports and CultureSydney...
$1.8 million upgrade brings new life to RSPCA NSW Broken Hill Veterinary Hospital
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 Animal care in far west NSW has received a major boost with the Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig officially opening the newly upgraded RSPCA Broken Hill Veterinary Hospital. Thanks to a $1.8 million investment from...
Historic election date set for Central Darling Shire as NSW Government commits $6 million in support
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 The remote communities of Central Darling Shire in far west NSW will head to the polls on 20 September to elect council representatives for the first time in more than a decade. Minister for Local Government...