Hundreds of people packed the public gallery of NSW Parliament on Thursday afternoon for a debate on a petition calling for the cancellation of the planned New England Renewable Energy Zone transmission line. Here’s what happened.
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Posted inFire, Good News, NSW News
$470 million investment to overhaul RFS fleet management
A $470 million plan will overhaul how NSW manages its firefighting fleet, ending a decades-old ownership headache for councils. Country mayors say it’s a decision they’ve been fighting for for years.
Posted inGlen Innes
Glen Innes Service NSW Centre refreshed
Northern Tablelands residents can now access upgraded NSW Government services following the refurbishment of the Glen Innes Service NSW Centre.
Posted inCrime, Liverpool Plains Shire, Moree, Tamworth, Youth
$5m community safety grants target youth crime in New England and regional NSW
Armidale, Tamworth and Moree will share in nearly $5 million to fund community-led programs targeting youth crime prevention.
Posted inFire, Narrabri
Narrabri’s boost to emergency services on track
A $13.1 million fire control centre in Narrabri is nearing completion, set to boost emergency response and coordination across north-west NSW.
Posted inFire, Local News
New England in focus as bushfire taskforce ramps up hazard reduction
A new state government taskforce is targeting high-risk areas as part of a broader push to accelerate hazard reduction and strengthen bushfire preparedness.
Posted inAwards, Awareness Events, Volunteering
Nominations open to recognise region’s quiet achievers
Know someone who gives their time to help others? Nominations are now open to recognise the New England’s volunteers.
Posted inNSW Politics, Social issues and services, Technology
Digital birth certificates rolled out for young people in NSW
Young people across NSW can now carry their birth certificate on their phone, with the state government launching a new Digital Birth Certificate in an Australian first.
Posted inLocal News, Seniors
Face-to-face scam support rolled out for NSW seniors during festival
NSW seniors will receive free face-to-face help to combat rising scam losses during next month’s Seniors Festival.
Posted inEmergency management, Gwydir Shire
Building a better future for RFS brigade volunteers
New England will gain a new Namoi-Gwydir Fire Control and Emergency Operations Centre under a $34.5 million statewide RFS infrastructure boost.