Country mayors across New South Wales have renewed calls for urgent reform after a new report revealed councils are absorbing $1.5 billion a year in costs offloaded by State and Federal governments
Local politics
Posted inLocal politics, NSW Politics, School News, Tamworth
Tamworth High to gain expanded gifted education program
Tamworth High School has been named as one of 14 schools in the state to deliver the High Potential and Gifted Education program.
Posted inGlen Innes, Local politics
Glen Innes adopts a path to financial sustainability
Glen Innes Severn Council has made a number of critically important decisions that will shape the organisation’s direction and financial position over the coming decade.
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 inLocal politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
More free parking for Tamworth CBD from today
After parking meters in Tamworth’s CBD failed repeatedly this year, Tamworth Regional Council has decided to take them out of service from today.
Posted inGlen Innes, Local politics, Money
Glen Innes to decide on SRV proposal after strong community response
Glen Innes Severn Council will next week discuss the outcomes of its recent extensive community engagement program.
Posted inLocal politics, Tourism
High end fees for High Country camping
Camping in New England High Country national parks could get a whole lot more expensive under a new tiered fee system proposed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).
Posted inGrants and funding, Gunnedah, Local politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Healthier, active communities backed by new path projects
Over $50 million being invested in active transport infrastructure like footpaths and cycleways by the NSW Government, including funding for three local projects.
Posted inGlen Innes, Local politics
Glen Innes Council pleased with community input
Glen Innes Severn Council’s Shaping Tomorrow community engagement program has reached its halfway mark, with key themes emerging as the process gathers momentum.
Posted inGlen Innes, Local politics, Regional Development
Glen Innes strengthens community connectivity and safety with new bridges
Driving around Glen Innes should feel a little safer with council successfully replacing five ageing timber bridges.