Inverell Shire Council has released its 2024–2025 Annual Report, outlining a year marked by steady financial performance, substantial capital works and a continued focus on maintaining essential services across the region.
Economy
Posted inEconomy, Gunnedah
Draft Employment Land Strategy to support population growth, economic diversity
Gunnedah Shire Council’s draft strategy planning for the Shire’s employment land needs over the next 20 years is on public exhibition.
Posted inEconomy, Narrabri
Narrabri thrives as Santos Festival of Rugby comes to town
The community of Narrabri is poised for a boom in visitor numbers and economic activity as the Santos Festival of Rugby arrives in the regional centre this weekend.
Posted inEconomy, Local politics, Uralla
Transparency on the table as Uralla Council explores Special Rate Variation
Uralla Shire Council is considering an application for a Special Rate Variation to maintain essential services and ensure the Council remains financially sustainable and independent into the future.
Posted inAgriculture, Economy, Gunnedah Shire
Gunnedah economy buoyed by cattle sales
The arrival of AgQuip and two bumper cattle sales has boosted Gunnedah Shire’s economy amidst flooding events.
Posted inAgriculture, Economy, Federal Politics
Farmers push for productivity plan
NSW Farmers is urging the Australian Government to commit to a plan to drive productivity through the agricultural sector and get the economy back on track ahead of a national economic reform roundtable on Tuesday.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Economy, Grants and funding, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Social issues and services
‘Disappointing’ NSW Budget delivers limited support for regions
The Minns Government’s 2025–26 New South Wales Budget, handed down today, has already come under fire for failing to deliver for regional areas.
Posted inEconomy, Housing, Inverell, Regional Development, Uralla
Uralla and Inverell to benefit from NSW Government’s Fast-Track home plan
More than 1,200 homes are set to be fast-tracked with Uralla and Inverell the latest recipients of the Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund.
Posted inEconomy
Cashless community still needs access to notes, coins
Cash may no longer be king but those who want to use it to buy a coffee or store wealth should be able to do so according to Michelle Bullock.
Posted inArmidale, Economy
RBA Governor warns of interest rate rise in Armidale speech
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock has returned home to Armidale today, warning that the board “will not hesitate to raise interest rates” in her address for the Rotary Club of Armidale Annual Lecture.