Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey is calling on Treasurer Jim Chalmers to address the urgent needs of regional councils in the May budget
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Posted inEconomy, Local News, Seniors
State Government delivers crucial cost-of-living relief
The State Government will spend $30 million to extend two programs aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures for low-income households and older residents.
Posted inEmergency management, Grants and funding, New England Surrounds
Bellingen gets Disaster Declaration for Waterfall Way
The Bellingen Shire has scored a Natural Disaster Declaration that will provide some relief to businesses in Dorrigo, Thora and Bellingen affected by the Waterfall Way closure.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Money, Uralla Shire
Last chance to comment on Glen Innes and Uralla major rate increases
Residents have just two weeks left to have a final say on proposed rates increases in Uralla Shire and Glen Innes Severn.
Posted inBusiness, Legal, Money
Coles accused of “utterly misleading” grocery prices
A major Australian supermarket misled consumers into believing its prices had been cut when in fact they had increased, a court has been told.
Posted inBusiness, Glen Innes, Money, New England Surrounds
Interest rate hike risks tipping regional businesses over the edge
There are warnings last week’s interest rate hike will strip cash from small businesses, forcing owners to shelve investment, let staff go and trim budgets.
Posted inEnvironment, Grants and funding, Indigenous
First Nations orgs encouraged to apply for climate solutions funding
First Nations-led organisations across regional Australia are being encouraged to apply for a new round of funding aimed at supporting locally driven climate solutions
Posted inGrants and funding, Indigenous
Scholarship to empower young Indigenous storytellers
Applications are now open for the fourth annual Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, with emerging Indigenous creatives across New South Wales invited to apply for the 2026 program.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Grants and funding, Youth
Huge funding boost for Glen Innes’ Youth Booth
More than $665,000 in NSW Government funding will strengthen youth services and Aboriginal early childhood support in Glen Innes
Posted inLocal politics, Money, Moree, NSW Politics, Regional Development
Moree Plains Council cautious in progressing the SAP
Moree Plains Shire Council is taking a cautious, staged approach as it moves toward the next phase of the Moree Special Activation Precinct, seeking to balance the long-term economic promise with the financial realities.