As expected, Brendan Moylan has been easily elected on primary votes to replace the outgoing Adam Marshall as the Member for the Northern Tablelands in yesterday’s by-election.
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Posted inGrants and funding, Local politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Council calls for changes to unfair Financial Assistance Grants
Gunnedah Shire Council is calling for changes to the Financial Assistance Grants methodology that is leading to regional and rural councils missing out on roads funding.
Posted inNSW Politics
Former regional health minister Bronnie Taylor departs politics
The NSW Opposition will lose another high-profile MP with the departure of Nationals deputy leader Bronnie Taylor.
Posted inNorthern Tablelands By-Election 2024
Where to vote in the Northern Tablelands By-election
June 22 is by-election day in the Northern Tablelands, choosing the replacement for Adam Marshall.
Voting is compulsory for those registered to vote.
Posted inGeneral News, NSW Politics
NSW Budget delivers for regions
There was an unusual focus on the regions in the NSW Budget handed down today.
Posted inNSW Politics
Health, housing and schools to benefit from NSW budget
New spending to ease the housing crisis and boost health and education outcomes will be key features of Treasurer Daniel Mookhey’s second budget today.
Posted inNSW Politics
NSW Government commits to increasing health worker accommodation
The NSW Government has committed an additional $200.1 million to increase key health worker accommodation across rural and regional areas
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate
“It’s a stock route”: leaders struggle to understand AEC redistributions
The release of the proposed redistributions of federal electorates in New South Wales has left many scratching their heads.
Posted inFederal Politics, New England Electorate
AEC proposes to move Muswellbrook into New England
In a further assault on the strong regional identities that are the Hunter and the New England, the latest proposed redistribution from the Australian Electoral Commission moves all of Muswellbrook Shire in to the seat of New England.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics
Glen Innes to get staff boost for “ghost hospital”
More doctors nurses have been pledged to staff the redeveloped Glen Innes hospital.