This is the first in a series of explainer articles about The Voice referendum, based off the things you’re telling us you want to know, let’s start with why we’re having a referendum.
Politics
Posted inGrants and funding, NSW Politics
Crumbs for the country in city-centric NSW Budget
Today’s NSW Budget shifts priorities and cash to Western Sydney at the expense of almost everything west of the dividing range.
Posted inFederal Politics
Last day to update electoral enrolment for Voice referendum
The Australian Electoral Commission is urging all Australian citizens 18 years and older to enrol to vote or check or update their details ahead of the deadline at 8pm today.
Posted inNSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Regional roads to get boost in NSW budget next Tuesday
The NSW Government has announced they will prioritise spending on regional roads with more than $700 million in new funding to upgrade and maintain regional roads in next Tuesday’s budget.
Posted inLocal politics, Tamworth
New young leaders wanted in Tamworth
Young people are being invited to submit expressions of interest for the 2024 Tamworth Regional Youth Council.
Posted inLocal politics, Training and courses
Employees at Moree Plains Council and Gwydir Shire Council upskill
Moree Plains Council and Gwydir Shire Council are investing significantly in upskilling their workforces through TAFE NSW.
Posted inLocal politics
Views on stormwater management wanted in Tamworth
Residents are being asked to share their firsthand experience of dangerous or damaging stormwater to help Tamworth Regional Council with planning.
Posted inArmidale, Federal Politics, Indigenous
Thomas Mayo to visit Armidale for Voice event
Uluru Statement from the Heart signatory Thomas Mayo will speak on the upcoming Voice referendum at Armidale Town Hall on August 28.
Posted inFederal Politics, What's on
PM in Tamworth today
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be in Tamworth today to speak at the Bush Summit, but he is expected to be inundated by protestors.
Posted inLocal politics, Tenterfield, Tourism
Tenterfield tourism move latest hard choice
The tourism of Tenterfield is now in the hands of the local business chamber, as Tenterfield Shire Council continues its push to recover costs and become financially sustainable.