With the NSW Budget just weeks away, the Minns Labor Government has started the major announcements, today detailing how they will inject more than half a billion dollars into the justice system.
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Posted inHealth, NSW Politics
Rural health report finds slow reform progress, urges stronger oversight
A parliamentary committee has called for urgent structural changes to improve healthcare, warning that rural communities continue to face persistent barriers to access and a worsening crisis in primary care.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Energy, Local News, New England Electorate
More of Joyce’s “truth” on Net Zero after demotion to the back bench
Barnaby Joyce is upbeat and back at work, focused on fighting Net Zero after being dumped from the shadow ministry.
Posted inArmidale, New England Electorate
Joyce formally declared winner in New England
Barnaby Joyce has been officially declared the winner of New England on the day he also lost his front bench position.
Posted inAgriculture, NSW Politics
Farmers, greenies divided over ‘dirty’ bounty deal
The premier has thrown his weight behind paying bounty hunters to reduce feral cats, goats and pigs, but it has come with scrutiny.
Posted inLocal politics and councils, 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 inHousing, NSW Politics
Eviction rules and pet rights change in rental shake-up
Significant changes have come into effect for renters, with new rules on evictions and tenant rights regarding pet ownership now in place.
Posted inGrants and funding, Gunnedah, Local politics and councils, 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 and councils
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 and councils, 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.