Goat producers are being urged to vote after workshops across the country backed the biggest shakeup to their industry levy since 1997, more than doubling what they pay per transaction.
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Posted inGrants and funding, Health, NSW News
$15m boost for Flying Doctor Service
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is set for a second year of $15 million in NSW Government funding, as a Barwon MP pushes for a longer-term deal to keep it flying.
Posted inEnergy, Grants and funding, National News, Uralla
Expanded solar rebate welcomed, batteries are the next step
In a flurry of announcements and changes in the renewable space announced this week are a number of big wins for mid-scale solar projects, including an expanded solar rebate scheme and $100m in concessional funding.
Posted inGrants and funding, Tamworth Electorate
Joblink Plus Artist Bursary returns to support emerging artists
Applications are now open for the 2027 Joblink Plus Artist Bursary Program, which will support artists performing at the Toyota 55th Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Posted inMoney, National News
Stamp prices to rise 8.8 per cent from September
It will soon cost $1.85 to send the humble letter with the latest round of postage increases approved by the regulator.
Posted inAnimals, Education, Grants and funding, NSW News
NSW funds vet scholarships as Canberra leaves students out
NSW is offering scholarships to 94 vet students to do their prac in regional areas. The AVA says the Federal Government just left the same students off a new list of ten professions getting paid prac.
Posted inMoney, National News
Banks told to move eligible customers to cheaper accounts
Banks will have to start chasing down customers stuck on higher-fee accounts, after the ACCC found 150,000 low-income Australians were missing out on cheaper options.
Posted inGrants and funding, Moree Plains Shire
Moree Plains council awards $14,000 to community groups
Five Moree Plains groups are sharing in $14,000 from council’s latest donations round, and applications for the next round are open now.
Posted inMoney, Moree
Moree projects lowest borrowings in 14 years
Moree Plains Shire Council has adopted a long-term financial plan projecting its lowest borrowings in 14 years, with no new loans forecast.
Posted inGrants and funding, Moree
Applications open for Moree Plains Shire Council’s community enhancement fund
Applications are now open for Moree Plains Shire Council’s 2026 Community Enhancement Fund, offering grants of up to $25,000 for projects.