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.
Chris Minns
Posted inEnvironment, NSW Politics
Promises, promises: Koala park announced but opinions divided
After more than a decade of election promises, the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) has finally been announced by the NSW Government, but the arguments over culture, conservation and cost continue.
Posted inGeneral News, Local politics, NSW Politics, Regional Development, Roads and Infrastructure, Social issues and services
Minns Labor Government to convene dedicated regional advisory group
Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Regional New South Wales, Tara Moriarty will convene a dedicated regional advisory group to work with the government to better understand and address the unique challenges faced by people living and working in regional, rural and remote areas of New South Wales.
Posted inLocal News, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Pothole blitz and major road repairs for New England
The NSW Government has announcing a fast-tracked pothole blitz across regional New South Wales, and committed to major works on the New England Highway, Oxley Highway, and Waterfall Way.
Posted inHousing, NSW Politics, Regional Development
New low-rise pattern book to speed up home building – but not here
The NSW Government has delivered a new housing initiative aimed at cutting red tape but questions remain about whether the new designs meet the needs of regional communities.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Money, NSW Politics
NSW budget boosts justice funding and support for victim-survivors
With the NSW Budget just weeks away, the Minns Labor Government has started the major announcements, today detailing how they will inject more than half a billion dollars into the justice system.
Posted inAgriculture, NSW Politics
Farmers, greenies divided over ‘dirty’ bounty deal
The premier has thrown his weight behind paying bounty hunters to reduce feral cats, goats and pigs, but it has come with scrutiny.
Posted inHousing, NSW Politics
Eviction rules and pet rights change in rental shake-up
Significant changes have come into effect for renters, with new rules on evictions and tenant rights regarding pet ownership now in place.
Posted inEntertainment, NSW Politics
Support act: Aussie artists back live music push
Discounted venue fees to international concert tours is part of a NSW government plan to help state’s struggling live music industry.