Regional communities hosting renewable energy projects are being urged to think beyond painting the town hall and footy jerseys and take the lead in securing long-term social, economic and environmental benefits from the renewable transformation.
Regional Development
Posted inFeature, Housing, NSW Politics, Regional Development
New low-rise pattern book to speed up home building – but not here
The NSW Government has delivered a new housing initiative aimed at cutting red tape but questions remain about whether the new designs meet the needs of regional communities.
Posted inAdvertorial, Community development, Housing
Real Support for Real Homeowners: $2000 cash back
Regional Australia Bank is a member-owned institution deeply embedded in regional NSW, reinvesting in local communities and supporting long-term prosperity across the New England region and beyond.
Posted inArmidale, Housing, NSW Politics, Regional Development
Local leaders unite to overcome bureaucracy in housing supply
Business NSW calls for urgent action to deal with housing shortages and bigger reforms proposed by the Building Commission NSW appear to have stalled, but locals are getting it done.
Posted inGunnedah Shire, Local politics, Regional Development
Gunnedah Shire makes big moves
Gunnedah Shire Council has taken significant steps at their bumper June meeting to plan for the shire’s future.
Posted inArmidale, Community development, Good News, Youth
By kids, for kids: Trackside’s brave and innovative model that just might work
As most communities in the New England struggle with youth issues, the community with the youngest population is trying something new – and they don’t have the money to do it.
Posted inAgriculture, Gunnedah, Regional Development
Refurbished saleyards open in Gunnedah
The $27.4m refurbishment of Gunnedah Saleyards were officially opened yesterday, delivering a much need roof – and a long future – to the state’s fifth largest salesyards.
Posted inArmidale, Community development, Social issues and services, What's on, Women
Trackside set to open this morning as Armidale’s newest community hub
A historic building in the heart of Armidale will be given a new lease on life this morning, with the grand opening of “Trackside” scheduled to begin at 10.15am.
Posted inCommunity development, Health, Moree, Roads and Infrastructure
Construction underway on Moree Hospital Redevelopment
Moree Hospital staff joined dignitaries and community members to turn the first sod, marking the start of main works construction.
Posted inCommunity development, Hillgrove, Mining and Resources
Echidna Gully gets second life as home to Hillgrove Mine workforce
Echidna Gully, a former beloved function venue at Metz, has been purchased by Larvotto Resources to provide accommodation for its growing workforce as it prepares to re-open the Hillgrove mine.