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Posted inLocal Government Elections 2024, Walcha

Few options for the wind-neutral Walcha voter

by Jack NivisonAugust 29, 2024

Out of thirteen candidates vying for the eight spots on Walcha council, half are openly affiliated with groups that directly support, oppose, or are involved in the establishment of wind farms

Posted inGunnedah, Local politics

Community drop-in sessions for Gunnedah open space draft Master Plans

blankby New England Times News DeskAugust 19, 2024

Two community drop-in sessions will be held this week for people who want to learn more about the draft Master Plans for Kitchener Park, Wolseley Oval, the Showground and the Riverine Precinct

Posted inLocal Government Elections 2024, Local News, Local politics

All the candidates for the upcoming local government elections

blankby RK CrosbyAugust 16, 2024

Find out who the local government candidates are in your area for the election on September 14

Posted inLocal Government Elections 2024, Local News, Local politics

Candidate nominations open for 2024 NSW Local Government elections

blankby New England Times News DeskAugust 7, 2024

Prospective candidates should start lodging their nominations for the upcoming 2024 NSW Local Government elections now. 

Posted inLocal Government Elections 2024, Tamworth

Labor stands five for Tamworth council elections

blankby Tom PleveyAugust 5, 2024

Country Labor is again running a group ticket at the local Tamworth Elections with a complement of five candidates in an attempt to stop Labor’s “retreat” and “go on the offensive” in regional NSW.

Posted inLocal politics, Local profiles, Moree

Moree’s Mark Johnson reflects on his busy time as Mayor

by Michèle JedlickaJuly 25, 2024

His tenure as mayor has been brief but busy; Mark Johnson reflects after announcing his retirement.

Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Local politics

“Make the buggers pay”: NSW Farmers debates forcing renewable projects to fund local councils

blankby RK CrosbyJuly 24, 2024

NSW Farmers have voted to have renewable energy projects forced to entirely – and exclusively – fund local councils.

Posted inLocal politics, Tamworth

Tamworth council drops trove of documents to combat speculation about Ray Walsh House

blankby Tom PleveyJuly 23, 2024

Tamworth Regional Council will release all documents pertaining to asbestos issues with Ray Walsh House, according to General Manager Paul Bennett.

Posted inLocal Government Elections 2024

Moved recently? Update your enrolment by 5 August

blankby New England Times News DeskJuly 16, 2024

NSW voters are being urged to check their enrolment before 5 August and make sure they are ready to vote in the upcoming elections. 

Posted inLocal Government Elections 2024, Local politics, Tamworth

Greens candidates take aim at Tamworth’s rates hike

blankby Tom PleveyJuly 15, 2024

Tamworth Regional Council candidates Gemma-Lea Tolmie and Ryan Brooke started their campaign taking aim at the current Council’s proposed 36.3% Special Rate Variation

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