More than 1,200 homes are set to be fast-tracked with Uralla and Inverell the latest recipients of the Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund.
Paul Scully
Posted inGrants and funding, Gunnedah, Moree, Narrabri
More councils in line for accelerated disaster recovery payments
Moree, Narrabri and Gunnedah councils are set to receive upfront and fast tracked natural disaster recovery payments.
Posted inHousing, Local News
Council performance to be ranked to meet housing targets
How will your council rank as the State Government introduces a range of measures for accountability for housing approvals.
Posted inEnvironment, Local News
New England Renewable Energy Zone critical for NSW’s clean energy future
New England Renewable Energy Zone has been declared one of six renewable energy projects with Critical State Significant Infrastructure (CSSI) given their potential significance to the NSW economy.
Posted inAgriculture
Planning reform to provide a leg up for farmers
Proposed changes to the NSW planning system are set to make it easier for farmers to build sheds and carry out earthworks.
Posted inGeneral News
Plans for better housing for temporary REZ workers
The NSW Government and councils are planning for more and better housing for thousands of temporary and seasonal workers needed to support major projects.
Posted inAgriculture, Tourism
Pick-your-own farms to be exempt from 100 visitor cap
Pick-your-own-fruit farm operations will be allowed to operate with more than 100 visitors at a time without the need for planning approval.