The Albanese government will look to further ease cost-of-living pressures without adding to inflation when it delivers its fourth budget.
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Posted inGrants and funding, Inverell
Inverell’s sporting complex heading for an upgrade
Inverell’s netball courts have been awarded $73,349 to upgrade the field lighting at Inverell Sports Complex, a boost for all sporting users of the facility.
Posted inNews
Bullrider airlifted to hospital after injury at Merriwa rodeo
A man, believed to be in his 20’s, has been flown to a Newcastle Hospital after coming off a rough ride at the Merriwa Rodeo in Friday Night.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Explainers and backgrounders
Myth buster: parliamentary records and other official-looking misinformation
Tools like ‘They Vote for You’ are often promoted as a good thing to help you decide how to vote. But are they?
Posted inAgriculture, Moree
Major overhaul of supermarket sector needed
An investigation by Australia’s competition watchdog has found the future of locally-grown fruit and vegetables is under threat unless major changes are made to the nation’s supermarket giants.
Posted inEnvironment, Local News
Renewable energy boom must deliver for people, nature, and regional communities
Community leaders from the New England and Hunter Renewable Energy Zones have travelled to NSW Parliament House to urge politicians from all parties to get behind the renewable energy transition and to ensure it benefits both communities and nature.
Posted inBusiness, Inverell
Dynamic new leadership team for Inverell Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Inverell Chamber of Commerce has appointed a fresh and dynamic leadership team following its monthly meeting, signalling an exciting new chapter for local business advocacy and development.
Posted inArmidale, Education
Armidale students to represent NSW in National Science Competition
Two Armidale students have been chosen to represent New South Wales at the national science competition, iCubed Awards, run by the Australian Science Teachers Association.
Posted inGood News, Tamworth
United Way donates $75,000 to Imagination Library
United Way donated $75,000 to the Tamworth branch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library this week, offering a major boost to the town’s six-year-long commitment to the program.
Posted inNew England Electorate
What’s on the mind of Upper Hunter residents
As the Federal Election looms closer, Muswellbrook residents are settling into their new electorate of New England and sharing some of the issues they’re hoping to see addressed by candidates and the Federal Government.