Armidale, Walcha and Liverpool Plains councils have all had their rates increases approved, while Tenterfield Shire Council’s application was partially approved.
Liverpool Plains Shire
Seniors tech program to begin at Liverpool Plains Shire Council Libraries
Liverpool Plains Shire Council libraries have announced a new program for Seniors that want to learn about technology and how to use their devices beginning this Tuesday.
GrainGrowers first aid course in Quirindi
GrainGrowers is running a two-day on-farm first aid course in Quirindi from 24-25 July.
Have your say on the Werris Creek Library
Liverpool Plains Shire Council is encouraging the local community to assist with planning for the future by completing the Werris Creek Library Community Survey.
Garnet Patterson: Driving his dreams
From a young boy rolling around his parent’s mechanic shop in Werris Creek to racing against Australia’s finest, Garnet Patterson is living his dreams.
Global demand for locally made ‘Koala Tartan’
The Koala Tartan designed in Spring Ridge has woven its way into history with demand from around the world.
Lighting up Wallabadah and Quirindi
Wallabadah and Quirindi will soon be getting a number of lighting and accessibility upgrades worth more than a million dollars.
Special rates variation applications to IPART now open for comment
Armidale, Liverpool Plains, Tenterfield and Walcha councils have all applied to significantly increase their rates, and their applications are now up on the IPART website with residents invited to comment.
Explainer: Your rates increase and the role of IPART
A number of councils in our area are applying to IPART for an SRV that will increase your rates… but what is IPART, what do they do, and how can you have your say?
New cotton gin proposed for Liverpool Plains
A proposal to develop a new cotton gin at the corner of Wandobah Road and Coonabarabran Road at Yannergee, south of Gunnedah, has been put forward by the people who own Carrol Cotton.