The NSW Government has moved to increase freight capacity and ease pressure on fuel supplies, announcing temporary changes to truck limits and operating hours
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RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics
Government gives in and cuts excise, heavy vehicle user charge
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that as a result of today’s National Cabinet meeting, fuel excise will be halved for three months and the heavy vehicle user charge will be zeroed to provide immediate relief.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Energy, Federal Politics
Impact of fuel shortages spread beyond bowser as National Cabinet meets
Fuel shortage impacts spread well beyond the bowser, hitting farms, freight, charities and services as National Cabinet meets on response.
Posted inEnergy, Roads and Infrastructure, Uralla
$183m road boost for renewables as Uralla prepares for impact
$68.2 million has been earmarked for the New England REZ road upgrades between Muswellbrook and Armidale and develop an oversize and overmass route around Tamworth.
Posted inInverell Shire, Local politics, Recreation, Sport, Volunteering
Volunteer shortage shuts Inverell mountain bike park
Inverell’s mountain bike park has closed after the local club failed to form a committee, with Council now seeking new operators, and the Mountain Bike Club pleading for new committee members.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, Local News
Government proposes new supply powers as fuel crisis continues
Fuel crisis continues as government proposes supply powers and Chaffey calls for tax cut.
Posted inEnergy, Legal, Nundle, Tamworth Regional
Court clears Hills of Gold wind farm after long-running dispute
Years-long Hills of Gold fight ends with court approval after Tamworth Regional Council drops appeal
Posted inAgriculture, Energy
Double hit: fuel and fertiliser crisis raises fears for winter crops
Fuel and fertiliser shortages are creating a “double hit” for farmers, with fears some may not plant crops this season.
Posted inBusiness, Local festivals and shows, Made in New England 26, Tenterfield Shire, Uralla
Discover New England’s best makers at Seasons
One of the region’s most beloved expos, Seasons of New England, returns this weekend with a clear purpose: to put the region’s makers where they belong, front and centre.