After a long wait and much political tussling, the stage three tax cuts are finally about to come into effect – and not a moment too soon.
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Posted inNSW Politics
State coalition in disarray as Speakman ‘sacks’ Nats MP
NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman has doubled down on his shadow cabinet sacking of Nationals MP Wes Fang after the coalition partner questioned his authority.
Posted inLocal politics
Councillors to give themselves a payrise
Armidale Regional Council levies some of the highest rates in the state, and today Councillors will vote on keeping more of that money for themselves.
Posted inNorthern Tablelands By-Election 2024, NSW Politics
Brendan Moylan the new MP for the Northern Tablelands
As expected, Brendan Moylan has been easily elected on primary votes to replace the outgoing Adam Marshall as the Member for the Northern Tablelands in yesterday’s by-election.
Posted inGrants and funding, Local politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Council calls for changes to unfair Financial Assistance Grants
Gunnedah Shire Council is calling for changes to the Financial Assistance Grants methodology that is leading to regional and rural councils missing out on roads funding.
Posted inNSW Politics
Former regional health minister Bronnie Taylor departs politics
The NSW Opposition will lose another high-profile MP with the departure of Nationals deputy leader Bronnie Taylor.
Posted inNorthern Tablelands By-Election 2024
Where to vote in the Northern Tablelands By-election
June 22 is by-election day in the Northern Tablelands, choosing the replacement for Adam Marshall.
Voting is compulsory for those registered to vote.
Posted inGeneral News, NSW Politics
NSW Budget delivers for regions
There was an unusual focus on the regions in the NSW Budget handed down today.
Posted inNSW Politics
Health, housing and schools to benefit from NSW budget
New spending to ease the housing crisis and boost health and education outcomes will be key features of Treasurer Daniel Mookhey’s second budget today.
Posted inNSW Politics
NSW Government commits to increasing health worker accommodation
The NSW Government has committed an additional $200.1 million to increase key health worker accommodation across rural and regional areas