• LATEST NEWS
  • LOCAL NEWS
  • DIRECTORY
  • ENGAGE
  • EVENTS
    • ADD AN EVENT
  • ABOUT
    • ADVERTISE
    • SUPPORT
    • CONTACT
  • #18142 (no title)
  • Facebook Page
  • Twitter
Skip to content
New England Times
TUESDAY, 9 DECEMBER 2025
  • LATEST NEWS
  • LOCAL NEWS
  • DIRECTORY
  • ENGAGE
  • EVENTS
    • ADD AN EVENT
  • ABOUT
    • ADVERTISE
    • SUPPORT
    • CONTACT
  • #18142 (no title)

Poverty

Posted inFederal Politics, News

Senate committee hears how bad poverty is in rural areas

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 15, 2022

The Senate Community Affairs committee held its third hearing into the nature and extent of poverty in Australia in Murray Bridge this week with a focus on how poverty was affecting regional communities.

JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST

Sign up to get daily news updates so you don't miss a thing.

Adding you to our mailing list - won't be long

Thanks! You have been added to our mailing list.

Have your say

Most read stories

  • Joyce confirms One Nation switch as staff depart and community patience wears thin
    Joyce confirms One Nation switch as staff depart and community patience wears thin
  • 'Some hurt in this': Joyce won't be Hanson's deputy
    'Some hurt in this': Joyce won't be Hanson's deputy
  • NSW Farmers launch legal fight against Narrabri Gas Project on fears of water contamination
    NSW Farmers launch legal fight against Narrabri Gas Project on fears of water contamination
  • PLC Armidale Leads Region in Outstanding NAPLAN Achievement
    PLC Armidale Leads Region in Outstanding NAPLAN Achievement
  • ABRI appoints new Managing Director
    ABRI appoints new Managing Director
  • More voices added to call for better rural health
    More voices added to call for better rural health
  • West Tamworth man charged with child exploitation offences
    West Tamworth man charged with child exploitation offences
  • Finalists announced for 2025 Environmental Music Prize
    Finalists announced for 2025 Environmental Music Prize
New England Times

An independent news site based in New England, NSW, Australia

NEWS

  • Armidale Regional
  • Glen Innes Severn Shire
  • Gunnedah Shire
  • Gwydir Shire
  • Inverell Shire
  • Liverpool Plains Shire
  • Moree Plains Shire
  • Narrabri Shire
  • Tamworth Regional
  • Tenterfield Shire
  • Uralla Shire
  • Walcha

ABOUT

  • About Us
  • Our Team
  • Join our email lists
  • Support our Work
  • Careers
  • Send us a news tip
  • Advertise With Us
  • Websites by New England Times
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

QUICKLINKS

  • Directory
  • Events
  • Engage
  • Good News
 
© Copyright 2025 New England Times
New England Times is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council. If you believe the Standards may have been breached, you may approach New England Times or make a complaint to the Australian Press Council in writing at www.presscouncil.org.au. The Council may also be contacted on 1800 025 712