Deepwater locals are being offered four separate ways to have their say on the future of the village, with drop-in sessions locked in for Monday, 7 September and Wednesday, 9 September.
Regional Development
Posted inArmidale, Energy, Feature, Regional Development, Youth
Free event links locals to clean energy jobs
There’s lots of jobs in the energy transition – and a a free Armidale event next month aims to link young locals to renewable energy careers.
Posted inNSW News, Regional Development
New rules aim to simplify planning input
More than 100 different planning consultation rules across NSW are being replaced with one statewide plan from 1 September, giving every community the same say on development.
Posted inFeature, Regional Development, Uralla
Uralla growth plan shaped by feedback
Water security, workforce housing, rural character: Uralla Shire Council has released what it heard from residents on its draft growth strategy, and what happens next.
Posted inArmidale, Energy, Local politics, Long Read, NSW Politics, Regional Development, Water
No water, no REZ: how Armidale is using the REZ as leverage to fix a decade-old problem
WEEKEND LONG READ: There’s an $800m price tag on getting water security for Armidale and Uralla, and ratepayers don’t have it Now the state wants a $24 billion energy zone built here, and Mayor Sam Coupland is using that need as leverage: no water, no REZ.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Energy, Regional Development
Clean energy body admits trust problem, proposes royalty scheme
The Clean Energy Council admits regional Australia doesn’t trust renewables, but it’s solution is not likely to fix the problem.
Posted inCommunity development, Grants and funding, New England Surrounds
Funding for the heart of rural communities
Funding for the heart of rural communities is now available through Rabobank’s Rural Community Hub Program, with rural community organisations invited to seek support for upgrades to their local hall and hub facilities.
Posted inCommunity development, Consultations and feedback, Energy, Inverell Shire
Residents invited to have their say on Inverell battery project
Construction on the proposed Inverell Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) could begin as early as 2028, with the project now moving toward a major public consultation stage next week.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Regional Development, Tamworth
Community invited to help shape next 20 years for Tamworth Regional Airport
Tamworth Regional Airport is set for a 20-year rethink, and Council wants your say. Here’s how to have input into the plan shaping the airport’s future.
Posted inArmidale, Community development
Ready Communities workshop to strengthen community connections and investment readiness
Armidale Regional Council is hosting a free workshop to strengthen community connections and build investment readiness regionwide together.