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Ron Hoenig

Posted inLocal politics, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure

New road categorisation system a win for councils

blankby Kath JacobsDecember 14, 2025December 15, 2025

Local councils across the New England can look forward to a smoother ride ahead, with the NSW Government unveiling a new, modern road recategorisation system

Posted inAnimals, Local News

Give a rescue pet a home this Christmas

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 14, 2025December 15, 2025

With Christmas fast approaching, families across New South Wales are being encouraged to consider adopting a pet from a council pound or animal shelter, giving rescue dogs and cats the chance at a loving “furever” home.

Posted inTamworth

Hoenig calls for Local Government reform at conference in Tamworth

blankby Tom PleveyNovember 19, 2024

NSW Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig has called for more transparency in local government during the annual conference in Tamworth this week.

Posted inInvestigation, Local Government Elections 2024, NSW Politics

All care, no responsibility: Minister ‘concerned’ but Electoral Commission denies problems

blankby RK CrosbyNovember 4, 2024

As the NSW Electoral Commission scrambles to defend its actions, the responsible minister has expressed ‘concern’ and kicked the problem to the tall grass of a parliamentary inquiry.

Posted inNew England Surrounds

De-amalgamation Bill passes Parliament

blankby New England Times News DeskMay 14, 2024

Councils and their communities will now have the power to make decisions about their future with the De-amalgamation Bill passing Parliament.

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