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

Tom Plevey
Senior correspondent and Editor of New England Times
TRC to introduce new entry signs to towns across region
Tamworth Regional Council is going ahead with its plans to rejuvenate town entrance and exit signs across the region.
The most pampered pets in Tamworth are at Steph’s
It’s been fifteen years since Stephanie Slavin started pampering the pooches of Tamworth, and from starting out just clipping and cuddling the region’s dogs, and there’s no signs of slowing down for Steph’s Dog Grooming & Retreat.
Tamworth’s first BBQ festival “the best” but future not clear
Tamworth can lay claim to another successful event after a “fantastic” inaugural Barbeque Festival on the weekend.
Enthusiastic businesses recognised at New England North West Business Awards
Gunnedah’s Town Hall was packed with the region’s best businesses last night for the New England North West leg of the 2024 Business Awards.
Nundle’s hills of pain continue
The Hills of Gold wind farm proposal in Nundle has been one of the most controversial renewable energy developments in the country, and the fight is set to continue.
Villages key battleground in council elections
Villages in New England could be a key battleground in the upcoming council elections, with some candidates seeking to take advantage of the resentment brewing
Moree takes centre stage for Chopsticks or Fork?
Next Thursday at Moree’ New Bo Wa will see the beginning of a celebration of the place honey chicken, sweet and sour pork, and chicken and cashew have on the lazy susan of Australian culture.
Joyce, Anderson, mayor and union criticise QantasLink ‘shock’ decision to end maintenance in Tamworth
Politicians from all three levels of government and the AMWU have criticised the QantasLink decision to end aircraft maintenance at Tamworth
Labor stands five for Tamworth council elections
Country Labor is again running a group ticket at the local Tamworth Elections with a complement of five candidates in an attempt to stop Labor’s “retreat” and “go on the offensive” in regional NSW.