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Posted inMoney, NSW Politics
NSW budget offers rego relief, hospital investment, and drought support
The NSW Budget cuts $100 off rego, commits nearly $3 billion to regional hospitals, funds drought support for farmers, and puts $1,000 in the pockets of public servants. Here’s what it means for the New England.
Posted inArmidale, Grants and funding, Parkes Electorate
Airport funding grants open as report warns regional aviation at a crossroads
Half of NSW’s regional airports are running at a loss. The latest funding round has opened — and the Member for Parkes is urging councils to get their applications in before 28 July.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News, Money
CGT shake-up brings relief, but succession remains the real test for farmers
A major tax backdown has lifted the CGT threshold to $10 million, but farm groups say the real test is still to come: can families actually pass the farm on?
Posted inMoney, NSW News, NSW Votes 2027
‘Basics’ budget the start of Labor state election pitch
In his government’s last budget before a state election, the NSW treasurer is looking to sell a message of responsibility and basic service delivery.
Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Grants and funding, Inverell
New shade coming to Lions Park playground
Lions Park’s playground is getting a shade structure at last, thanks to cooperation between Inverell Shire Council and the Inverell Lions Club.
Posted inGood News, Grants and funding, Local News
New England health initiatives share in funding
From Indigenous maternal care to emergency patient retrievals, a number of New England health organisations are sharing in new charitable foundation funding.
Posted inAgriculture, Grants and funding, Somerton
Somerton poultry farm awarded $500,000 grant for innovative water storage project
A Somerton poultry farm has secured a $500,000 grant to trial an innovative water storage system improving water security.
Posted inEducation, Grants and funding, NSW Politics, Tamworth Electorate
Anderson puts Labor on notice ahead of NSW Budget
Roads, hospitals, fire stations, mobile coverage and a new school for Moore Creek — the Member for Tamworth has put Labor on notice ahead of next Tuesday’s NSW Budget.
Posted inGrants and funding, NSW News
NSW multicultural festival grants now open
From Diwali to the Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival, NSW’s multicultural grants program has funded it all. Now $1 million is up for grabs — and applications are open until 13 July.