Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud has congratulated Gunnedah Mayor Jamie Chaffey on his preselection as The Nationals’ candidate for the Federal seat of Parkes.
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Posted inGeneral News, Health, NSW Politics
Support for Nurses to get equal pay to other states
Public sector nurses and midwives in New South Wales call for a 15% pay increase, plus superannuation, for all nurses and midwives from 1 July 2024, got a pledge this week from our newest local leader.
Posted inNew England Today, Northern Tablelands By-Election 2024, NSW Politics
Brendan Moylan: From Moree to Macquarie Street
The Northern Tablelands has a new face and a new voice in parliament. Brendan Moylan sat down with Richard Monk for the first episode of our new YouTube Channel, New England Today.
Posted inLocal politics and councils, Local profiles, Moree
Moree’s Mark Johnson reflects on his busy time as Mayor
His tenure as mayor has been brief but busy; Mark Johnson reflects after announcing his retirement.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Local politics and councils
“Make the buggers pay”: NSW Farmers debates forcing renewable projects to fund local councils
NSW Farmers have voted to have renewable energy projects forced to entirely – and exclusively – fund local councils.
Posted inLocal politics and councils, Tamworth
Tamworth council drops trove of documents to combat speculation about Ray Walsh House
Tamworth Regional Council will release all documents pertaining to asbestos issues with Ray Walsh House, according to General Manager Paul Bennett.
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.Â
Posted inLocal Government Elections 2024, Local politics and councils, 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