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Posted inFeature, Good News, Local News, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure

Pothole blitz and major road repairs for New England

blankby Reuben Artmann5 hours agoAugust 27, 2025

The NSW Government has announcing a fast-tracked pothole blitz across regional New South Wales, and committed to major works on the New England Highway, Oxley Highway, and Waterfall Way.

Posted inLocal politics, Money, NSW Politics

Country mayors demand action as cost shifting hits $1.5 billion

blankby RK CrosbyJuly 14, 2025July 16, 2025

Country mayors across New South Wales have renewed calls for urgent reform after a new report revealed councils are absorbing $1.5 billion a year in costs offloaded by State and Federal governments

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Financial sustainability is the key focus of country mayors

blankby New England Times News DeskApril 6, 2025April 5, 2025

Country mayors want to engage directly with state decision-makers and have a clear focus on financial sustainability.

Posted inLocal politics, Moree, Tamworth

Country Mayors sit down to talk police action

blankby New England Times News DeskApril 2, 2025April 6, 2025

The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has sat down with the NSW Minister for Police & Counter Terrorism, to speak frankly about getting tough on regional crime.

Posted inAgriculture, Local News

Common Sense Prevails with removal of red-tape for farmers

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 16, 2025

The Country Mayors Association has welcomed the recent announcement to remove some of the red tape that has prevented farmers from using their water to fight fires on their property.

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