The Coalition wants to double Australia’s fuel reserves and build new storage, arguing the current crisis has exposed major gaps.
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Posted inCommunity development, Feature, Inverell, Local politics
Council considers sale of Sporties carpark land in Inverell
Inverell Shire Council is considering selling land used as the Sporties carpark in Inverell, but the proposal is still in early stages.
Posted inArmidale, Disability, Federal Politics
NDIS overhaul to kick 160,000 people off, hit regions hardest
Up to 160,000 people could lose NDIS support under sweeping reforms — with regional communities expected to feel the impact most.
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 inFederal Politics, Local News
Mystery deepens over promised gun buyback as states refuse to sign on
The national gun buyback promised after the Bondi Beach massacre is yet to get off the ground, with states refusing to sign on and no clear path forward.
Posted inLocal politics, Uralla
Uralla votes in Ward A by-election today
Voters in Uralla Shire Council’s Ward A will head to the polls today Saturday, 18 April, with polling places open from 8am.
Posted inArmidale, Federal Politics, Social issues and services
Coalition migration policy widely condemned as bad for regional Australia
The Coalition’s hardline migration policy is drawing fierce criticism, with warnings it ignores the proven success of regional settlement and risks hurting our communities that rely on it.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, National News
Joyce backs Hanson as repeat hiring of convicted rapist sparks backlash
Barnaby Joyce has backed Pauline Hanson’s defence of a convicted rapist repeatedly hired by One Nation, arguing people should be allowed to rebuild their lives.
Posted inNational News, Politics
Economic inequality is straining Australian democracy
MPs need to represent the people better and foster a greater sense of inclusion to safeguard democracy, which is under strain, the Grattan Institute says.
Posted inEnergy, Local politics, NSW News
Regional councils and workers hit hardest as fuel crisis continues
Regional councils and their workers are bearing the brunt of rising fuel costs, as new figures highlight the growing strain on local government services and staff across New South Wales.