The RBA’s first rate cut since late 2020 will provide some relief to Aussie farmers, but it won’t do much to ease the difficulties facing the industry.
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Posted inArmidale, Barraba, Grants and funding, Health, Moree
Splash of cash for housing and upgrades in the New England health sector
The NSW Government is investing $250,000 to upgrade key health worker accommodation at Barraba Multipurpose Service.
Posted inMoney, National News
Mortgage relief on the way after RBA cuts rates
Australia’s big four banks are already promising to pass interest rate cuts on in full after the Reserve Bank lowered the cash rate by 25 basis points.
Posted inGrants and funding, Sport, Tamworth
Tamworth range upgrades hit the target
Tamworth Pistol Club can now host regional, state, national and international level events thanks to the completion of range safety upgrades.
Posted inGlen Innes, Grants and funding
$100K funding boost to support Glen Innes communities
Glen Innes Severn Council is proud to announce that work has begun on the Community Services Social Infrastructure Upgrades project, made possible by a $100,000 funding boost.
Posted inFederal Politics, Grants and funding, Local politics
Country Mayors urge Federal Government to restore critical Local Council funding
NSW Country Mayors Association is warning that declining financial support is placing rural and regional councils under extreme pressure.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Glen Innes, Grants and funding, Tenterfield
Healing and recovery projects for DFSV victim-survivors in Glen Innes and Tenterfield
Two new programs based in Glen Innes and Tenterfield will provide critical support for victim-survivors on their path to healing.
Posted inEnvironment, Grants and funding, Uralla
Sustainable water security for Uralla
Uralla Shire Council has received a $855,315 grant to develop a comprehensive 30-year water strategy funded under the Safe and Secure Water Program from the NSW Department of Energy, Climate Change, the Environment and Water (DECCEW).
Posted inGrants and funding, Volunteering
Grant changes leaves volunteers short changed
The Albanese Government have gutted the annual volunteer grants to ‘target’ the program towards two priorities.
Posted inBellata, Investment, Moree, Narrabri
New overtaking lanes provides a safer and efficient Newell Highway
Three new overtaking lanes south of Moree are now open thanks to a $261.1m investment providing safer and more efficient road journeys.