Local independent fuel distributor Transwest Fuels says it is once again unable to secure diesel or petrol supply, warning the situation is now forcing closures and leaving entire communities exposed […]
NSW Politics
Posted inLiverpool Plains Shire, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Anger as speed limits slashed on key Liverpool Plains roads without consultation
Anger has erupted across the Liverpool Plains after speed limits on two key roads were abruptly reduced, with locals, council and the state MP Kevin Anderson all calling for an urgent review.
Posted inNSW Politics, Social issues and services, Technology
Digital birth certificates rolled out for young people in NSW
Young people across NSW can now carry their birth certificate on their phone, with the state government launching a new Digital Birth Certificate in an Australian first.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, NSW Politics
Wild dog baiting programs underway across NSW
The NSW Government has launched its autumn wild dog control campaign, with aerial and ground baiting programs underway across the state to help protect livestock, native wildlife and pets.
Posted inBusiness, Energy, NSW Politics, Tamworth
Tamworth distributor Transwest secures late invite to NSW fuel roundtable
The New England will be wishing local Transwest Fuels luck as they take their seat as one of only two independent regional suppliers at a fuel security roundtable convened by the NSW Government today.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics, Tamworth
Birds, mould, and fungus found throughout hospitals
After two patients died as a result of a fungal outbreak, a review of hospital maintenance has revealed disturbing infestations embedded in multiple facilities – including a major hospital in New England.
Posted inEnergy, NSW Politics
Barwon leads the state in rooftop solar
Regional NSW is dominating rooftop solar adoption across the state, with nine of the top 10 electorates for installations located outside metropolitan Sydney
Posted inEducation, Moree, NSW Politics, Workers and Unions
Calls for urgent action on community preschool pay after Fair Work recommendation
The NSW Government is facing renewed pressure to lift funding for community preschools after the Fair Work Commission backed a union push to increase wages
Posted inMental Health, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Cumberland tragedy raises questions about security at Banksia
The escape of two patients from a Sydney mental health facility has prompted NSW upper house member Mark Banasiak to demand urgent answers from the Government about staffing and security at Tamworth’s Banksia Mental Health Unit
Posted inCrime, Moree, NSW Politics
Australian-first crime fighting drone trial takes flight in Moree
An Australian-first drone trial underway in Moree is helping frontline police prevent, disrupt and respond to crime in the community.