State officials will be briefed on the federal government’s plans to overhaul spending on the NDIS, expected to be announced within days.
Politics
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News
Mystery deepens over promised gun buyback as states refuse to sign on
The national gun buyback promised after the Bondi Beach massacre is yet to get off the ground, with states refusing to sign on and no clear path forward.
Posted inLocal politics, Uralla
Uralla votes in Ward A by-election today
Voters in Uralla Shire Council’s Ward A will head to the polls today Saturday, 18 April, with polling places open from 8am.
Posted inArmidale, Federal Politics, Social issues and services
Coalition migration policy widely condemned as bad for regional Australia
The Coalition’s hardline migration policy is drawing fierce criticism, with warnings it ignores the proven success of regional settlement and risks hurting our communities that rely on it.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, National News
Joyce backs Hanson as repeat hiring of convicted rapist sparks backlash
Barnaby Joyce has backed Pauline Hanson’s defence of a convicted rapist repeatedly hired by One Nation, arguing people should be allowed to rebuild their lives.
Posted inNational News, Politics
Economic inequality is straining Australian democracy
MPs need to represent the people better and foster a greater sense of inclusion to safeguard democracy, which is under strain, the Grattan Institute says.
Posted inEnergy, Local politics, NSW News
Regional councils and workers hit hardest as fuel crisis continues
Regional councils and their workers are bearing the brunt of rising fuel costs, as new figures highlight the growing strain on local government services and staff across New South Wales.
Posted inLocal politics, Uralla
Meet the Uralla Shire Council By-Election candidates
Some Uralla residents will again be queing up at the Memorial Hall next week to cast a ballot – this time for the Uralla Shire Council Ward A by-election triggered by the passing of Lone Petrov. There are 8 candidates.
Posted inLocal politics, Narrabri
Mark Strahle elected as Narrabri Shire Councillor
Mark Strahle has been elected as Narrabri Shire Council’s newest councillor following the 2026 Narrabri Shire Council Countback Election held last week.
Posted inFederal Politics, Grants and funding, Local politics, NSW News
Country mayors launch ‘Invest in Us’ campaign calling for more federal funding
Regional mayors are calling for more federal funding, launching a new “Invest in Us” campaign to support local councils and services.