Tamworth Regional Council will release all documents pertaining to asbestos issues with Ray Walsh House, according to General Manager Paul Bennett.
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Posted inAgriculture, Environment, NSW Politics
New nature strategy calls for overhaul of laws, LLS, and concerns farmers
NSW Farmers have warned the new NSW Nature Strategy announced today must not be used to restrict food and fibre production.
Posted inArmidale, NSW Politics
Democracy on the move: NSW Parliament’s Regional Roadshow comes to Armidale
The Parliament of NSW is hitting the road and Armidale has been chosen to play host later this month.
Posted inLocal Government Elections 2024
Moved recently? Update your enrolment by 5 August
NSW voters are being urged to check their enrolment before 5 August and make sure they are ready to vote in the upcoming elections.
Posted inLocal Government Elections 2024, Local politics, Tamworth
Greens candidates take aim at Tamworth’s rates hike
Tamworth Regional Council candidates Gemma-Lea Tolmie and Ryan Brooke started their campaign taking aim at the current Council’s proposed 36.3% Special Rate Variation
Posted inExplainers and backgrounders, Local politics
So, you want to run for Council?
If you were thinking about running for local council, you had better get yourself organised soon, as there’s a lot to know and do.
Posted inNSW Politics
State coalition in disarray as Speakman ‘sacks’ Nats MP
NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman has doubled down on his shadow cabinet sacking of Nationals MP Wes Fang after the coalition partner questioned his authority.
Posted inLocal politics
Councillors to give themselves a payrise
Armidale Regional Council levies some of the highest rates in the state, and today Councillors will vote on keeping more of that money for themselves.
Posted inNorthern Tablelands By-Election 2024, NSW Politics
Brendan Moylan the new MP for the Northern Tablelands
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.
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.