A surprise late swing in preferences has delivered a newcomer a narrow 12-vote win in the Uralla Shire Council by-election, overturning election night expectations.
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Posted inGlen Innes, Local politics
Glen Innes endorses draft framework for activation
Glen Innes Severn Council has moved to exhibit a draft precinct framework aimed at guiding long-term planning, investment and community development.
Posted inLocal News, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
Draft transport blueprint for New England draws early debate
A draft of the 20-year transport plan is out, but debate is already raging over rail, roads and regional priorities.
Posted inLocal politics, Moree, Moree Plains Shire
Moree Plains GM Natalia Cowley off to an even bigger challenge
Moree Plains GM Natalia Cowley is heading to Cessnock to tackle one of NSW’s toughest council financial turnarounds.
Posted inCommunity development, Inverell, Local politics
Council considers sale of Sporties carpark land in Inverell
Inverell Shire Council is considering selling land used as the Sporties carpark in Inverell, but the proposal is still in early stages.
Posted inLocal politics, Uralla
Uralla votes in Ward A by-election today
Voters in Uralla Shire Council’s Ward A will head to the polls today Saturday, 18 April, with polling places open from 8am.
Posted inNational News, Politics
Economic inequality is straining Australian democracy
MPs need to represent the people better and foster a greater sense of inclusion to safeguard democracy, which is under strain, the Grattan Institute says.
Posted inEnergy, Local politics, NSW News
Regional councils and workers hit hardest as fuel crisis continues
Regional councils and their workers are bearing the brunt of rising fuel costs, as new figures highlight the growing strain on local government services and staff across New South Wales.
Posted inLocal politics, Uralla
Meet the Uralla Shire Council By-Election candidates
Some Uralla residents will again be queing up at the Memorial Hall next week to cast a ballot – this time for the Uralla Shire Council Ward A by-election triggered by the passing of Lone Petrov. There are 8 candidates.
Posted inLocal politics, Narrabri
Mark Strahle elected as Narrabri Shire Councillor
Mark Strahle has been elected as Narrabri Shire Council’s newest councillor following the 2026 Narrabri Shire Council Countback Election held last week.