A new five-year NSW strategy aims to help Aboriginal businesses overcome barriers, access funding and create opportunities across regional communities.
Janelle Saffin
Posted inNSW Politics, NSW Votes 2027, Tenterfield Shire
Saffin defends regional ministers after confirming administrative error
Janelle Saffin says the numbers back up what she told budget estimates all along, it was never misuse, just a mix-up over which budget line her Sydney travel came from.
Posted inFeature, NSW Politics, NSW Votes 2027, Tenterfield Shire
Coalition ramps up attack on Saffin over expenses
“One night, out of a year,” she said of a Ballina hotel stay. Now the Coalition is dragging Minister Janelle Saffin to the Auditor General to explain that and dozens of other travel claims that may not be right.
Posted inMoonbi, Roads and Infrastructure
Moonbi intersection reopens after flood damage repairs
Moonbi’s George Street and River Street intersection is open again, four years after flood damage closed it, following a $1.45 million repair project.
Posted inFeature, Roads and Infrastructure, Tenterfield
New Molesworth Street bridge to improve safety and flood resilience
Work is set to begin on a new flood-resilient bridge in Tenterfield, promising safer and more reliable access for residents during severe weather.
Posted inIndigenous, Local News, Sport
Funding to prevent violence through Aboriginal sport
A $625,000 fund is open to Aboriginal groups across NSW running sport programs aimed at preventing family and sexual violence, with applications closing in October.
Posted inNSW News, Social issues and services
Washing machine swap scheme back for round three
Snapped up in a week, twice. A subsidised washing machine exchange is back for round three, with 6000 machines up for grabs at just $250 each.
Posted inAwards, NSW Politics, Tenterfield
Saffin wins national Human Rights award
Tenterfield’s state member has won Labor’s top human rights honour. Nearly 72 and still “skiing down the hill on one ski,” Janelle Saffin’s fight has spanned four decades, Timor-Leste and Myanmar.
Posted inFederal Politics, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics, National News
Regional councils claim historic win in national funding shake-up
A new national deal has just delivered a big funding win for councils. Here’s what mayors and MPs say it means for your rates, roads and jobs.
Posted inPhones and internet, Torrington
Torrington maps the gaps as telcos promise upgrades that won’t fix black spots
Telstra has confirmed upgrades to the Bolivia tower won’t fix Torrington’s black spots. Now the community is mapping exactly where coverage fails, and taking the evidence to the minister.