Moree Plains Shire Council is taking a cautious, staged approach as it moves toward the next phase of the Moree Special Activation Precinct, seeking to balance the long-term economic promise with the financial realities.
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Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics, Money
Glen Innes rates increase application lodged
Glen Innes Severn Council has formally lodged an application with the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal seeking approval for a Special Rate Variation that would see general rates increase by 48.3 per cent over three years.
Posted inCrime, Domestic Violence, Legal, NSW Politics
Victim relief as key sentencing test to be abolished
People convicted of a crime will no longer receive lesser sentences because they are of “good character” in a seismic change to deliver more justice to victims.
Posted inEnvironment, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics
Glen Innes gets support on biochar vision
Glen Innes Severn Council has secured full support from the Local Government NSW board for its motion backing the Australian Biochar Industry 2030 Roadmap
Posted inAnimals, NSW Politics
NSW Government plans to outlaw dogs in hot cars, but no certainty yet
The NSW Government has announced plans to introduce a new offence for leaving dogs unattended in hot vehicles, but uncertainty remains over when the laws will be finalised
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Calls for alternate route to “Rockfall Way”
The closure of Waterfall Way for the fifth time in less than 12 months has reignited calls to invest in a viable and safe alternate route. Some locals are now calling the drive ‘Rockfall Way’.
Posted inLocal News, NSW Politics
Moylan promoted, McDonald dropped in NSW shadow cabinet reshuffle
The NSW Liberals and Nationals have unveiled a refreshed shadow ministry they say is ready to govern, with Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan picking up his first portfolio.
Posted inAgriculture, National News, Politics, Work and career
Sustainability the key to ag workforce puzzle
The National Farmers’ Federation urges policymakers to prioritize workforce sustainability, stressing the need for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled labour for regional producers.
Posted inGrants and funding, NSW Politics, Tamworth
Subsidy to help local students visit parliament
Primary and secondary schools in the New England are being encouraged to include a visit to the NSW Parliament as part of their 2026 excursion calendar.
Posted inPolitics, Tamworth
AI poster advertising Joyce at Tamworth rally fake
Anonymous posts in local Facebook groups promoting an appearance by Member for New England Barnaby Joyce at an unauthorised political rally, this time in Tamworth, have been quickly deleted.