Emergency foster carers will receive their first crisis payment increase in over 20 years, with support more than doubling to $200 per child.
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Posted inCrime, Moree
Moree health worker assaulted leaving work
A front line health worker has been assaulted while leaving work at Moree Hospital on Thursday night.
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 inFederal Politics, Local News
Last days to weigh in on mobile connectivity bill
Locals have just days left to have their say on a proposed mobile connectivity bill, with submissions closing 8 April.
Posted inAgriculture, National News
ABC breached code over Four Corners ‘Water Grab’ episode
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has found the Four Corners episode “Water Grab” breached accuracy and impartiality provisions in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Code of Practice, following a complaint by Cotton Australia.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Armidale
APVMA delays criticised as performance falls below target
New performance figures from the Armidale based Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) have prompted renewed criticism from industry
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Fundraiser, Walcha
Appeal for family of 22 year old truck driver who died in horror crash
A fundraising appeal has been launched to support the young son of 22-year-old Kempsey man Daniel Meehan, who died following a horror truck crash on Thunderbolts Way near Walcha earlier this week.
Posted inFederal Politics, National News
$6.15 billion fast-tracked to support Australian businesses
The Federal Government is fast-tracking $6.15 billion to support businesses, supply chains and manufacturing amid global disruption.
Posted inBusiness, General News, Lifestyle
Enjoy the sleep-in: Daylight Saving ends this weekend
As the long, golden days of summer give way to crisp mornings across the New England region, there’s one small change that marks the shift more than most – daylight saving is coming to an end.
Posted inLocal News, New England Times Engage Poll
Regional panel survey launched to track how local views change over time
A new large-scale community survey designed to track how opinions shift over time has been launched across Northern NSW, using a research method more commonly seen in major national studies.