Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that as a result of today’s National Cabinet meeting, fuel excise will be halved for three months and the heavy vehicle user charge will be zeroed to provide immediate relief.
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Posted inArmidale, Business, Energy
Impact of fuel shortages spread beyond bowser as National Cabinet meets
Fuel shortage impacts spread well beyond the bowser, hitting farms, freight, charities and services as National Cabinet meets on response.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Youth
Youth programs key to safer communities, report finds
Glen Innes Severn Council is calling for more investment in youth programs after a regional safety report highlighted their importance.
Posted inArmidale, Roads and Infrastructure
6 months of roadworks north of Armidale
Delays and slow conditions will affect motorists north of Armidale as the next round of work on the New England Highway north of Sunnyside Road begins.
Posted inEnergy, Roads and Infrastructure, Uralla
$183m road boost for renewables as Uralla prepares for impact
$68.2 million has been earmarked for the New England REZ road upgrades between Muswellbrook and Armidale and develop an oversize and overmass route around Tamworth.
Posted inAgriculture, National News
Sheep flock set to shrink as supply tightens in 2026
Australia’s sheep flock is set to fall in 2026, with tighter supply and lower production expected across the industry.
Posted inFire, Local News
Bush fire danger eases for some
The Bush Fire Danger Period is coming to a close across the Upper Hunter, Liverpool Plains and Gunnedah, however, nearby areas including Narrabri, Gwydir, and Moree Plains will remain under restrictions until the end of April
Posted inInverell Shire, Local politics, Recreation, Sport, Volunteering
Volunteer shortage shuts Inverell mountain bike park
Inverell’s mountain bike park has closed after the local club failed to form a committee, with Council now seeking new operators, and the Mountain Bike Club pleading for new committee members.
Posted inBusiness, Consultations and feedback
What a small business wants
Small business owners across NSW are being invited to help shape a new advisory service, with entrepreneur Mark Bouris appointed to lead a 90-day review
Posted inNarrabri, What's on
Packed school holiday program across Narrabri Shire
Narrabri Shire Council has unveiled a packed school holiday program, with events, workshops and activities across the region.