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.
Diane Gray
Posted inArmidale, Inverell, School News, Tamworth, Technology
Business NSW champions regional open days to shape the future of advanced manufacturing
Future Made Open for Business Tours will roll out today- a regional initiative aimed to connect local students with the world of engineering and manufacturing.
Posted inBusiness, Tamworth, Training and courses
“Transformational” future leaders bootcamp coming to Tamworth
A transformational leadership event aimed at developing the next generation of emotionally intelligent and influential leaders will be held in Tamworth later this month
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 inBusiness, Local News, Money
New England’s small businesses battle high costs ahead of tax time
Poor cash flow is hurting small businesses right across the New England region as the end of financial year fast approaches.
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 inArmidale, Awards
Big Chill Festival honoured with top recognition for outstanding visitor economy collaboration
The New England region emerged victorious at the state awards with Armidale’s Big Chill Festival winning the Outstanding Visitor Economy Collaboration Award.