A draft housing strategy for Uralla put out for public comment over the last two months has caused considerable concern and confusion for locals, and made a mockery of federal election pledges.
Local politics
Posted inGlen Innes, Local politics
Have your say on Glen Innes’ future plans and improved long-term financial sustainability
Glen Innes Severn Council is seeking the community’s feedback on how to proceed in is sustaining the town’s financial future.
Posted inLocal politics, Narrabri Shire
Narrabri Shire Council appoints Eloise Chaplain as GM
Narrabri Shire Council has announced their new General Manager, with Eloise Chaplain taking the reigns for the shire.
Posted inInverell, Local politics
Inverell elected councillor following countback election
Mr Kelvin Brown has been elected as the new councillor for Inverell Shire Council following the successful conclusion of the countback election.
Posted inLocal politics, Moree, Tamworth
Country Mayors sit down to talk police action
The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has sat down with the NSW Minister for Police & Counter Terrorism, to speak frankly about getting tough on regional crime.
Posted inLiverpool Plains Shire, Local politics
New GM for Liverpool Plains is a familiar face
Liverpool Plains Shire Council has announced a former leadership executive, Cian Middleton, will return to LPSC as its new General Manager.
Posted inEmergency management, Local politics, Moree
Moree’s draft flood plan still swimming
Moree Shire Council will continue to workshop the town’s Development Control Plan – Draft Flood Chapter, after it was tabled for adoption at last week’s council meeting.
Posted inGunnedah, Local politics
Gunnedah Shire seeks to improve DA and waste processes
Gunnedah Shire Council is looking to make their DA process easier and improve their waste management as part of improving their performance following the introduction of new ‘league tables’ introduced last year.
Posted inInverell, Local politics
Inverell Shire Council farewells Paul Harmon
Paul Harmon has announced his resignation from Inverell Shire Council, marking the conclusion of an extraordinary career in local government spanning over two decades.
Posted inLocal politics, Moree, Social issues and services
Strong leadership delivers smart choice to move Moree’s 50m pool
Moree Plains Shire Council has decided to give up on the current site of the 50m pool, and move ahead with a feasibility study of construction a new pool at Taylor Oval.