Giving pets a furr-ever home this Christmas
Saturday, 13 December 2025 People hoping to welcome a four-legged friend to the family this Christmas are being encouraged to adopt from council pounds and shelters to give dogs and cats in need a loving furr-ever home.Pets are part of...
First graduate of the NSW Government’s Fresh Start Program
Wednesday, 3 December 2025 The Minns Labor Government’s Fresh Start Program has reached another milestone, with the first cadet officially graduating from the landmark initiative. Today, the Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig, celebrated this milestone with Mayor of Ballina...
Central Darling Shire to have first Council in 12 years
Friday, 31 October 2025 The people of Central Darling Shire have their first Council in 12 years, with the Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig today confirming the three people to serve as appointed councillors alongside the councillors elected by...
Keeping cats at home and wildlife safe
Sunday, 26 October 2025 The Minns Labor Government and RSPCA NSW are teaming up to encourage people to practice responsible cat ownership by expanding the successful Keeping Cats Safe at Home program. The $6 million program, funded by the Environmental...
Women in local government celebrated at prestigious awards
Thursday, 23 October 2025 Women achieving great things for their local communities in all corners of NSW have been recognised today at the 2025 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government. The award winners were announced at a ceremony at...
Wheelie big news: Lismore City Council receives first of eight new garbage trucks
Friday, 10 October 2025 The first of a fleet of eight new state-of-the-art garbage trucks will soon hit the streets of Lismore thanks to a $5 million investment by the Minns Labor Government. Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig and...
Fresh Start for 500 new council apprentices, trainees and cadets
Sunday, 28 September 2025 The Minns Labor Government’s Fresh Start program has reached a major milestone with 500 apprentices, trainees and cadets now on the tools working in NSW councils. A landmark $252.2 million investment by Labor is helping councils...
Historic election day for NSW’s largest council
Saturday, 20 September 2025 The residents of Central Darling Shire in far west NSW will today vote to elect new councillors for the first time since the Council was placed in administration 12 years ago. The Council’s return to democracy...
Cutting red tape for mobile businesses working across LGAs
Thursday, 11 September 2025 Editors note: for overlay click here. Food trucks, outdoor fitness trainers and other mobile businesses will be rescued from red tape that stops them moving easily across local council boundaries to do business. Under the new...
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...