Thousands of family businesses run through trusts have been left wondering if a federal tax change would trigger a state stamp duty bill. Labor says, if re-elected, it won’t.
Courtney Houssos
Posted inEducation, Mining and Resources, Workers and Unions
NSW releases critical minerals skills plan
NSW has launched what it calls an Australian-first Critical Minerals Skills Plan as Sydney hosts a global mining conference, and renewed its coal agreement with Japan, the state’s biggest buyer.
Posted inMining and Resources, NSW News
New authority to guide NSW coal regions
A new authority backed by more than $200 million will give workers and communities in NSW coal regions a direct voice in their future. Mines will have to plan for worker support before they close.
Posted inBoggabri, Environment, Hunter, Legal, Long Read, Mining and Resources, NSW Votes 2027, Politics
The High Court coal win that may close the door it opened
WEEKEND LONG READ: Much has been said about a High Court judgement this week relating to what climate impacts should be included in planning decisions. The backlash and election timing could shut Scope 3 emissions out of planning permanently and give workers and communities the confidence they desperately seek.
Posted inIndigenous, Local News
NSW strategy aims to grow Aboriginal businesses and regional opportunities
A new five-year NSW strategy aims to help Aboriginal businesses overcome barriers, access funding and create opportunities across regional communities.
Posted inIndigenous, Tamworth
Tamworth to host Aboriginal business leaders as NSW builds economic ‘Foundations of Tomorrow’
Aboriginal business leaders will gather in Tamworth next month to explore new opportunities for growth, government procurement and investment.
Posted inLocal News, Money
New Englanders leaving $5m unclaimed
Almost $5.05 million in unclaimed money is sitting in accounts linked to New England and North West addresses, with thousands of locals potentially unaware they are owed anything at all.
Posted inLocal News, School News
NSW unveils landmark anti-bullying reforms
Schools across New South Wales, including those in the New England region, will soon be required to triage and respond to bullying incidents more quickly and consistently, under a landmark framework.
Posted inEducation, Local News, Technology
AI to enter the classroom
All public school students from years 5 to 12 will soon have access to the Department of Education’s purpose-built, state-of-the-art generative AI app.
Posted inSchool News, Tamworth, Toomelah, Warialda
New England families set to benefit from new public preschools
Hundreds of families in the New England region are closer to fee-free early learning, with three new public preschools on the way.