$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...
More than 1,000 apprentices, trainees and cadets to start careers in NSW councils
Wednesday, 14 May 2025 Hundreds of new apprentices and trainees vital to the delivery of essential local services have hit the ground running with councils across the state, thanks to a landmark $252.2 million investment by the Minns Labor Government....
Minns Government supports reforms for stronger and more efficient councils
Wednesday, 7 May 2025 The Minns Labor government remains committed to ensuring NSW councils are efficient and financially sustainable, today announcing it will support 15 of the 17 recommendations from the NSW Parliament’s Upper House inquiry into the ability of...
NSW Government appoints new Grants Commissioners
Friday, 7 March 2025 NSW Government has announced three new Commissioners have been appointed to the Local Government Grants Commission, including former Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) president Linda Scott as chair. The appointments reflect a refresh of the Grants...
NSW pet laws go under the microscope
Wednesday, 26 February 2025 Pet owners and members of the public are being invited to help shape cat and dog laws in NSW, with the NSW Government delivering on its election commitment to conduct a wide-ranging review of the Companion...
A ‘purr’-fect digital home for cats and dogs
Sunday, 23 February 2025 Registering your pet, reporting a missing pet, and keeping track of key events in your pet’s life is now as easy as a few clicks thanks to the new and improved digital NSW Pet Registry. Owners...
NSW Government launches local council grants to combat hate and strengthen community cohesion
Thursday, 20 February 2025 The Minns Labor Government has launched the latest round of the NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government designed to enhance councils’ ability to prevent and respond to hate. The program strengthens local government capability to...
Help pets find their fur-ever home this Christmas
Friday, 20 December 2024 Families planning to welcome a new cat or dog into their household this festive season are being urged to “Adopt, Don’t Shop”, and help pets in council pounds and rehoming facilities find fur-ever homes. Adopting from...
New changes coming to council meetings
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 The Minns Labor Government is continuing to progress reforms to strengthen local government, announcing changes to the way council meetings are conducted to ensure greater transparency and increase community confidence in council decision making. All councils...