NSW Farmers is urging an overhaul of outdated water rules, warning century-old laws fail to meet modern farming needs.
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Posted inAgriculture, Economy, Federal Politics
Farmers push for productivity plan
NSW Farmers is urging the Australian Government to commit to a plan to drive productivity through the agricultural sector and get the economy back on track ahead of a national economic reform roundtable on Tuesday.
Posted inNSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Community asked for feedback on next steps for $58.4 million Goonoo Goonoo Road upgrade
The federal and state governments say they are working hard to get the Goonoo Goonoo Road upgrade back on track after it stalled for several years, while a community petition demands they get on with it.
Posted inFlood, Grants and funding, Gunnedah, Narrabri, NSW Politics, Parkes Electorate
Councils dealing with new flood damage still waiting on approval for previous flood repairs
As locals recover from another major flood this month, Gunnedah and Narrabri Shire Councils are among councils still waiting for approval to undertake road repairs from floods that occurred more than three years ago.
Posted inArmidale, Emergency management, Local politics
ARC responsible for Armidale’s exclusion from disaster declaration
Armidale Regional Council area was not included in Friday’s disaster declaration announcement because they had not submitted the required application form.
Posted inLocal politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth Regional
TRC shows off promised SRV roads investment
Tamworth Regional Council says it has delivered on its commitment to spend two-thirds of the rates increase on roads, with $4 million already injected into the 2024–25 roads budget.
Posted inEmergency management, Federal Politics, Local News, NSW Politics
Emergency Declaration finally comes through for snow storm – for some
After days of mounting pressure, disaster assistance has finally been activated for parts of the New England region following last weekend’s snowstorm and heavy rainfall.
Posted inArts, Business, New England Surrounds, NSW Politics
Major film studio coming soon, just down the road
A $600M film studio backed by Russell Crowe is a step closer in Coffs Harbour, with the NSW Government pledging $5.5M for a key noise wall to support the “Aussiewood” project and boost regional jobs.
Posted inEmergency management, Federal Politics, Local News, NSW Politics
Where’s our Emergency Declaration? Joyce, Moylan, call for support in snow storm recovery
The unexpectedly heavy snow fall of last weekend’s storm was fun to play in and great for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for locals to make a snowman in the front yard, but the damage was also widespread.
Posted inAgriculture, Animals, Politics
Boost in state funding for sheep and goat eID tags
NSW Farmers has welcomed a boost in funding to provide discounted eID tags to sheep and goat farmers across the state.