More than 200 new homes are planned for East Tamworth, including at least 70 affordable and social dwellings to ease housing pressures.
Paul Scully
Posted inGrants and funding, Regional Development, Tamworth
Tamworth cuts approval times to unlock infrastructure funding
Tamworth missed out last time. Now, after slashing 36 days off its average approval time, the council is back in line for a share of $73 million in infrastructure funding.
Posted inNSW News, Regional Development
New rules aim to simplify planning input
More than 100 different planning consultation rules across NSW are being replaced with one statewide plan from 1 September, giving every community the same say on development.
Posted inArmidale, Housing, NSW News
Huge reform in building laws, but more action required
New building laws passed in NSW Parliament promise faster, cheaper approvals. Uniplan Managing Director Ben Scott says it is welcome progress, but there’s more to do.
Posted inGrants and funding, Housing, NSW News
New England cut out of $54m housing infrastructure fund
MidCoast Council was the only council north of the Hunter Valley included among the 30 successful councils in the first round of the Faster Assessments Incentive Program.
Posted inHousing, Regional Development, Tamworth, Tamworth Regional
More than 200 homes proposed for East Tamworth
More than 200 new homes could be built in East Tamworth under a rezoning proposal now on public exhibition
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, NSW Politics, Transport and Freight
NSW boosts freight limits as national fuel plan sets staged response
The NSW Government has moved to increase freight capacity and ease pressure on fuel supplies, announcing temporary changes to truck limits and operating hours
Posted inCrime, Tamworth
Fears for violence on Australia Day
The community is being urged to come together respectfully over the Australia Day long weekend following the circulation of propaganda encouraging violence against minorities.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Energy, Local News, News
$209 million Armidale battery to help power peak demand
A large-scale battery near Armidale with the capacity to supply 60,000 homes during peak times has been given the green light for construction.
Posted inBusiness, Moree Plains Shire, Narrabri Shire, Roads and Infrastructure
Final Section of NSW Inland Rail Approved: Narrabri to North Star phase 2 clears last planning hurdle
The State Government has approved the final stage of Inland Rail in New South Wales, marking a significant milestone for the federally funded freight corridor that will eventually link Melbourne to Brisbane.