Thirteen community groups in the Parkes Electorate will share $120,000 in Stronger Communities Programme grants for projects ranging from Indigenous rugby uniforms to improved facilities and accessibility.
Regional Development
Posted inRegional Development, Sport, Tamworth
Tamworth aquatics centre project moves closer to construction
The long-anticipated Aquatic, Education and Health Centre of Excellence is a step closer, with Tamworth Regional Council to consider entering an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) agreement at its meeting this week.
Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Warialda
Warialda’s time to shine
This coming Sunday (27th July) will see Warialda locals exert some elbow grease in an effort to bring about a more vibrant and cleaner community.
Posted inCommunity development, Energy, Grants and funding, Local News
Communities reclaim the power to shape their renewable future
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.
Posted inHousing, 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 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.