In his government’s last budget before a state election, the NSW treasurer is looking to sell a message of responsibility and basic service delivery.
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Posted inEducation, Grants and funding, NSW Politics, Tamworth Electorate
Anderson puts Labor on notice ahead of NSW Budget
Roads, hospitals, fire stations, mobile coverage and a new school for Moore Creek — the Member for Tamworth has put Labor on notice ahead of next Tuesday’s NSW Budget.
Posted inManilla, NSW Politics, Phones and internet, Werris Creek
Tamworth MP pushes for return of mobile blackspot program
Residents in Werris Creek, Manilla and other centres across the region are still waiting for reliable mobile coverage. Now Kevin Anderson is pushing hard for the return of a program that once fixed exactly this problem.
Posted inArmidale, Barwon Electorate, Investigation, Long Read, Politics, Science and Research
Do the work: Local MP leads call for evidence in Government decisions
Part two of our Bad Numbers investigation: one local MP’s push to require evidence and consultation before any bill passes NSW Parliament, to fix a problem they’ve known about for decades.
Posted inHealth, Local News, NSW News, NSW Politics
New England hospitals to share in $400m maintenance blitz
A $400 million hospital maintenance blitz is coming to the New England — but with Moree’s redevelopment taking shape and Glen Innes still waiting for answers, the bigger picture is far from settled.
Posted inHealth, NSW News, NSW Politics, Women
Anti-abortion fight evolves into ‘noxious brew’
The pro-life movement is incorporating anti-immigrant sentiment in its latest fight against abortion and reproductive healthcare.
Posted inLocal News, NSW Politics, Public Transport
Community transport trial expands access to education and jobs across regional NSW
A new trial across regional New South Wales is set to broaden the role of community transport services, with the aim of helping more people access education, training and employment opportunities.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics, Social issues and services, Tamworth
‘Almost didn’t survive’: the fraught path to parenthood
A NSW Parliamentary Inquiry hearing in Tamworth today will hear how rural families are disadvantaged ‘at every turn’ while trying to access fertility care.
Posted inLocal News, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
Draft transport blueprint for New England draws early debate
A draft of the 20-year transport plan is out, but debate is already raging over rail, roads and regional priorities.
Posted inLocal politics, Moree, NSW Politics, Regional Development
Scaled-back Moree precinct plan adopted to ease pressure on council
The Moree Special Activation Precinct has been scaled back after council concerns, reducing costs while keeping long-term growth plans intact.