A big surplus, cost of living relief, and so called ‘responsible measures’ were the highlight of tonight’s federal budget.
Politics
Posted inFederal Politics
Stopping rising homelessness urgent Budget priority
The nation’s peak body for homelessness is urging the Federal Government to address surging homelessness and inadequate income support in tomorrow’s Budget.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics
Marshall keeps up the pressure on health with new Minister
Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has had a lengthy meeting with new Health Minister Ryan Park about the future of health services in the region.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics
Doctors call for NSW to join the nation in better drug approach
The RACGP has called on the NSW Government to follow the lead of every other Australian state and territory and act to institute sensible drug law reform measures.
Posted inFederal Politics
Joyce, farmers, critical of rural infrastructure cuts in next week’s budget
Barnaby Joyce and NSW Farmers have called for no cuts to regional infrastructure in the budget to be handed down next Tuesday.
Posted inInvestigation, Local politics, NSW Politics
Should water management be handed back to the NSW State Government?
Comments by Premier Chris Minns and Water Minister Rose Jackson implied the state government may be considering ending local government management of water. Should they?
Posted inArts, Gunnedah Shire, Local politics
Grants open for Gunnedah arts and culture
Funding is available for arts and cultural groups in the Gunnedah Shire Council area with a small grants fund now open for applications.
Posted inNSW Politics
New NSW Iraq and Afghanistan veteran memorial to be built
The NSW Government will begin consultations on how best to honour veterans of recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Posted inNSW Politics
Community War Memorial Fund opens today
Local organisations can now apply for funding to refresh and renew community war memorials, with applications for a NSW Government Fund opening today.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health
Albanese Government breaks election promise on babies health
With their first year in office not yet done, the Albanese Government has broken a significant election promise about the health of newborn babies.