From the beaches to Armidale’s high country, five councils have joined forces to keep visitors in the region for longer. Here’s how The Ways plans to do it.
Business NSW
Trust tax changes put New England businesses on alert
A new 30 per cent trust tax could cost small businesses thousands to adjust. With 21,500 businesses in the New England North West, local owners are being told to see their advisers now.
NSW businesses could avoid stamp duty costs under proposed changes
Thousands of NSW small and family-run businesses could avoid additional stamp duty costs under proposed changes to trust regulations.
Narrabri lines up six free events for Small Business Month
Six free workshops and events, from AI to cash flow to tourism, are coming to Narrabri this October for Small Business Month. Here is what is on and when.
Anderson urges locals to shut the laptop and shop local
Rising costs and a slow economy are biting local businesses. Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson has a simple ask for October: shut the laptop and shop in town.
Uralla’s The Alternate Root named New England North West Business of the Year
A Uralla favourite has swept the region’s top business awards, taking home four gongs including Business of the Year. See the full list of New England North West winners.
Manufacturers to converge on Tamworth for Future Made Forum
Workforce shortages, rising costs, and a region fighting to secure its manufacturing future. Tamworth hosts national industry leaders next week as the Future Made Forum opens for its fourth year.
Tamworth’s Tim Coates recognised for lifetime of regional service
Tamworth business leader Tim Coates has been recognised for more than 40 years of service to the region, receiving a prestigious Business NSW award.
Airport funding grants open as report warns regional aviation at a crossroads
Half of NSW’s regional airports are running at a loss. The latest funding round has opened — and the Member for Parkes is urging councils to get their applications in before 28 July.
CGT shake-up brings relief, but succession remains the real test for farmers
A major tax backdown has lifted the CGT threshold to $10 million, but farm groups say the real test is still to come: can families actually pass the farm on?
