Moree’s domestic violence rate is more than triple the state average. As NSW adds 1,000 prison beds, the Northern Tablelands MP says the answers may lie in Austria, Spain, and Sweden.
Anoulack Chanthivong
Posted inAwareness Events, NSW News
Stop, check, protect this scam awareness week
A bank manager’s quick call saved a customer almost $10,000. This Scams Awareness Week, learn what stopped it, and what you should do too.
Posted inHousing, NSW Politics
Building inspectors give New England sites tick of approval
Just four fines from 32 building sites: New England’s builders have impressed state regulators during a compliance blitz that also swept through the Mid North Coast.
Posted inHousing, NSW News
No negative impact of improving protection for renters
One year after banning no-grounds evictions, NSW’s rental market is holding steady: more bonds lodged than refunded, investor lending up 23.4 per cent, and renters staying put longer than before.
Posted inArmidale, Barwon Electorate, Investigation, Long Read, Politics, Science and Research
Do the work: Local MP leads call for evidence in Government decisions
Part two of our Bad Numbers investigation: one local MP’s push to require evidence and consultation before any bill passes NSW Parliament, to fix a problem they’ve known about for decades.
Posted inEnergy, National News, NSW News
On-again, off-again Hormuz blockade leaves locals jittery and fuel prices volatile
Fuel prices are dropping, but it will take at least a week for global oil price drops to flow through to the bowser… if the Strait of Hormuz stays open.
Posted inBusiness, Local News
Drivers fuel crackdown as ‘Bowser Busters’ expose price mismatches
NSW drivers are behind a surge in fuel enforcement, reporting discrepancies and helping regulators crack down on non-compliant service stations.
Posted inEnergy, Local News
The best apps to help you find the cheapest fuel
Want to avoid wasting fuel driving between empty servos? No problem, there is a growing number of apps designed to help motorists find both fuel availability and the best price.
Posted inEconomy, Local News, Seniors
State Government delivers crucial cost-of-living relief
The State Government will spend $30 million to extend two programs aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures for low-income households and older residents.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Grants and funding, Youth
Premier favours Armidale’s BackTrack with cash boost
Premier Chris Minns has announced a significant boost for a successful community-led initiative tackling youth crime in Armidale, with new funding from to extend BackTrack’s Night Shift program.