Moree’s War Memorial Hall has reopened on ANZAC Day, offering a revitalised space for the community to gather, connect and commemorate.
Jamie Chaffey
Posted inLocal News
Mystery deepens over promised gun buyback as states refuse to sign on
The national gun buyback promised after the Bondi Beach massacre is yet to get off the ground, with states refusing to sign on and no clear path forward.
Posted inGunnedah, Moree
NSW country mayors honoured as patrons
The Country Mayors Association of NSW has named three former chairmen as patrons, recognising their leadership and contribution to regional councils.
Posted inArmidale, Social issues and services
Coalition migration policy widely condemned as bad for regional Australia
The Coalition’s hardline migration policy is drawing fierce criticism, with warnings it ignores the proven success of regional settlement and risks hurting our communities that rely on it.
Posted inLocal News
Last days to weigh in on mobile connectivity bill
Locals have just days left to have their say on a proposed mobile connectivity bill, with submissions closing 8 April.
Posted inEnergy, Local News
Government proposes new supply powers as fuel crisis continues
Fuel crisis continues as government proposes supply powers and Chaffey calls for tax cut.
Posted inEnergy, Local News
Nationals launch fuel tracker as diesel standards lowered to boost supply
The Nationals have launched a new online tool to track fuel shortages across regional Australia, as governments move to ease diesel standards in a bid to boost supply during the deepening fuel crisis.
Posted inGrants and funding, Volunteering
Next round of volunteer grants closing soon
Not-for-profit organisations across the New England and Parkes electorates are being urged to act quickly, with applications for the latest round of Australian Government Volunteer Grants closing soon.
Posted inLocal News
Chaffey adds to responsibilities in “posse of patriots”
Parkes MP Jamie Chaffey has taken on additional responsibilities in the Nationals’ newly announced shadow ministry
Posted inGrants and funding, Local News, Politics
Chaffey calls for federal budget support for local councils
Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey is calling on Treasurer Jim Chalmers to address the urgent needs of regional councils in the May budget