Regional and rural councils have called on the NSW Government to stop ‘cooking the books’ on assets belonging to the Rural Fire Service (RFS) at a Local Government NSW summit this week.
NSW Politics
Posted inNSW Votes 2023
New Supply Chain Commissioner proposed to drive down costs
NSW Farmers, Coles, and Roads Freight NSW are among a chorus of organisations welcoming a Coalition announcement that if re-elected they will appoint a ‘Supply Chain Commissioner’.
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Rodda: a change for Tamworth would do it good
“People are poorer for trusting the Nats,” says independent candidate for Tamworth Mark Rodda.
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Greens plan to shut down Narrabri gas project
The Greens NSW this week launched its plan to “empower coal workers and communities in the transition away from fossil fuels”, including banning the Narrabri Gas Project.
Posted inNSW Votes 2023, Tamworth
Two election forums planned for Tamworth
Two election forums have been announced for Tamworth as the contest for the NSW election heats up.
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NSW Farmers to tour the region
Senior members of NSW Farmers will visit with local branches over coming weeks to discuss key issues ahead of the state election.
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Election regional issues debate offers few solutions
Over 50 people attended the NSW Farmers election debate in Armidale, where party representatives offered little in the way of solutions.
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Yvonne Langenberg endorsed by Labor for Northern Tablelands
Owner of Boobooks and former nurse Yvonne Langenberg has been endorsed by the Labor Party as their candidate for the Northern Tablelands.
Posted inLocal politics, NSW Votes 2023, Roads and Infrastructure
Councils call for bipartisan commitment to repair the roads
Local Government NSW have welcomed a Liberal and National pledge to inject $1b into the road network and are calling on all election candidates to make the same commitment. The […]
Posted inAgriculture, NSW Politics
‘Farms of the future’ called out for LGA discrimination
Gwydir Shire farmer Martin Murray has called out the unfairness of only 11 local government areas being included in the recently announced Farms of the Future grant program.