Residents are invited to have their say on council’s future plans, with key documents now on public exhibition.
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Posted inArmidale, Consultations and feedback, Money
Fairer fees proposed in draft Armidale budget now on exhibition
Armidale’s draft budget proposes big changes to water, sewer and waste charges – and you can have your say.
Posted inGrants and funding, Inverell
Grant writing workshop for Inverell residents and local organisations
Inverell residents can sharpen their grant writing skills at a hands-on workshop aimed at boosting local funding success.
Posted inAgriculture, Cost of Living, North Coast
30 cents more on weekly shop to deliver $1m more for local farmers
Households will pay about 30 cents more a week for milk after Norco moved to increase what it pays local dairy farmers, delivering an estimated $1 million a month back into local communities.
Posted inDisability, Federal Politics, Money, National News
Disability cuts on table as treasurer eyes cost spiral
State officials will be briefed on the federal government’s plans to overhaul spending on the NDIS, expected to be announced within days.
Posted inArmidale, Grants and funding, Sport
Final call for young cricketers to apply for Waratahs scholarship
Armidale’s young cricketers have just weeks left to apply for a scholarship offering elite coaching and mentoring opportunities.
Posted inFederal Politics, Grants and funding, Local politics, NSW News
Country mayors launch ‘Invest in Us’ campaign calling for more federal funding
Regional mayors are calling for more federal funding, launching a new “Invest in Us” campaign to support local councils and services.
Posted inHealth, Money, NSW Politics
Patients expected to fund own travel as fuel crisis exacerbates gaps in system
NSW Health are not providing any additional support for patients to manage the cost of accessing health care despite high fuel prices.
Posted inMoney, National News
Cafes, hotels take swipe at $1.6b consumer card fee win
The RBA has binned surcharge fees on debit and credit card transactions, which it says will save punters $1.6 billion – if businesses pass on the savings.
Posted inEnergy, Local News, Money, Travel
Push for free public transport this Easter as fuel prices reshape travel
The NSW Opposition is calling for free public transport over the Easter long weekend, as new data shows rising fuel prices are already changing how Australians plan their holidays.