The NSW Government has moved to establish a new Regional Development Advisory Council, announced during the State Budget.
Politics
Trains petition to be handed over today
More than 10,000 New Englanders have signed a petition to NSW Legislative Assembly seeking the restoration of passenger train services between Armidale and Wallangarra.
Armidale sustainable development policy open for comment
Armidale Regional Council has put forward a policy that financially incentivises the construction of energy efficient and sustainable buildings.
Record NSW Landcare Enabling Program underway
The NSW Government is launching the first phase of the $59 million NSW Landcare Enabling Program.
Referendum fails: New England votes No
The path forward for reconciliation is anything but clear after yesterday’s referendum failed, with 75% of New Englanders voting no.
Petition to bring a doctor to Barraba
Kevin Anderson has lodged a petition with 1000 signatures calling on the government to address the doctor shortage in Barraba
Local leader urges Yes vote in referendum
Liberal MP Aileen MacDonald has urged people to vote “Yes” this Saturday based on the disadvantage of the First Nations community she saw in her role as a community corrections officer.
Joyce: stop hiding road safety data
A national campaign to force state governments to be transparent about their road safety data has been endorsed by Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce.
MP questions cutting bush programs while funding NSW cricket side
Adam Marshall has criticised Regional NSW Minister Tara Moriarty on the decision to sponsor the NSW Blues cricket team while cutting millions from regional grant programs.
Marshall calls for drought support measures
With seasonal conditions worsening across the region and many parts of country NSW quickly sliding into drought, Adam Marshall has called on the State Government to immediately initiate drought support measures