Business confidence across the New England and North West has lifted slightly, but local operators warn rising costs, skill shortages and red tape are choking productivity and holding back growth.
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Posted inArmidale, Housing, NSW Politics, Regional Development
Local leaders unite to overcome bureaucracy in housing supply
Business NSW calls for urgent action to deal with housing shortages and bigger reforms proposed by the Building Commission NSW appear to have stalled, but locals are getting it done.
Posted inNarrabri, Tourism
New England North West Tourism & Placemaking Forum coming to Narrabri
Community leaders, tourism professionals, and business stakeholders to shape the future of regional tourism and placemaking in the North West.
Posted inAwards, Business, Local News
Nominate now for your 2025 NENW Business Awards
Know a business standing out on their field? Get them recognised and nominate now for the 2025 New England North West Business Awards.
Posted inBusiness, Local News
Calls for workers compensation reform to support New England business and workers
Business NSW is urging swift action to reform the state’s workers’ compensation scheme, highlighting its unsustainable trajectory and the urgent need to protect New England businesses.
Posted inBusiness, Local News
Business NSW demands insurance reform
Businesses in the New England North West are fed up with having the highest-taxed insurance premiums in mainland Australia.
Posted inAwards, Business
Regional business award finalists announced
Business NSW has announced the finalists for the 2023 New England North West Business Awards.