Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Regional New South Wales, Tara Moriarty will convene a dedicated regional advisory group to work with the government to better understand and address the unique challenges faced by people living and working in regional, rural and remote areas of New South Wales.
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Posted inLocal News, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Pothole blitz and major road repairs for New England
The NSW Government has announcing a fast-tracked pothole blitz across regional New South Wales, and committed to major works on the New England Highway, Oxley Highway, and Waterfall Way.
Posted inInvestigation, Local News, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
New England roads mostly ‘not safe’; beyond ‘maintenance’
There is a growing sense that regional NSW needs a fundamental rethink of how roads are funded and managed.
Posted inNew England Surrounds, Politics
Springborg calls time on LNP presidency, but not Goondiwindi
Goondiwindi Mayor Lawrence Springborg will continue to serve his local community as he steps down as Liberal National Party president today at the party’s annual convention.
Posted inAgriculture, NSW Politics, Water
NSW Farmers call for urgent update to water laws
NSW Farmers is urging an overhaul of outdated water rules, warning century-old laws fail to meet modern farming needs.
Posted inNSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Community asked for feedback on next steps for $58.4 million Goonoo Goonoo Road upgrade
The federal and state governments say they are working hard to get the Goonoo Goonoo Road upgrade back on track after it stalled for several years, while a community petition demands they get on with it.
Posted inFlood, Grants and funding, Gunnedah, Narrabri, NSW Politics, Parkes Electorate
Councils dealing with new flood damage still waiting on approval for previous flood repairs
As locals recover from another major flood this month, Gunnedah and Narrabri Shire Councils are among councils still waiting for approval to undertake road repairs from floods that occurred more than three years ago.
Posted inArmidale, Emergency management, Local politics and councils
ARC responsible for Armidale’s exclusion from disaster declaration
Armidale Regional Council area was not included in Friday’s disaster declaration announcement because they had not submitted the required application form.
Posted inLocal politics and councils, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth Regional
TRC shows off promised SRV roads investment
Tamworth Regional Council says it has delivered on its commitment to spend two-thirds of the rates increase on roads, with $4 million already injected into the 2024–25 roads budget.
Posted inEmergency management, Local News, NSW Politics
Emergency Declaration finally comes through for snow storm – for some
After days of mounting pressure, disaster assistance has finally been activated for parts of the New England region following last weekend’s snowstorm and heavy rainfall.