Armidale, Walcha and Liverpool Plains councils have all had their rates increases approved, while Tenterfield Shire Council’s application was partially approved.
Walcha Council
Posted inInvestigation, Local politics, NSW Politics
Should water management be handed back to the NSW State Government?
Comments by Premier Chris Minns and Water Minister Rose Jackson implied the state government may be considering ending local government management of water. Should they?
Posted inLocal politics, Tenterfield Shire
IPART reopens consultation after Tenterfield updates request for a 104% rate rise
Consultation on Tenterfield Shire Council’s request for a 104% rate rise has been extended to May 5 after they updated parts of their proposal.
Posted inWalcha
Million dollar expansion for Walcha skatepark
Walcha’s existing skatepark will be tripled in size and add a half-court basketball court, seating, shade shelters, drinking fountains and other facilities.
Posted inEmergency management, Glen Innes, Moree, Walcha
New England misses out in Disaster Risk Reduction Fund grants
Only three projects in the New England were successful in the latest round of grants from the Disaster Risk Reduction Fund.
Posted inArmidale, Guyra, Local politics, Quirindi, Tenterfield, Walcha
Special rates variation applications to IPART now open for comment
Armidale, Liverpool Plains, Tenterfield and Walcha councils have all applied to significantly increase their rates, and their applications are now up on the IPART website with residents invited to comment.
Posted inArmidale, Explainers and backgrounders, Local politics, Quirindi, Tenterfield, Walcha
Explainer: Your rates increase and the role of IPART
A number of councils in our area are applying to IPART for an SRV that will increase your rates… but what is IPART, what do they do, and how can you have your say?
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Investigation, Walcha
Independent review of Winterbourne Wind project triggered
With submissions on the Winterbourne Wind EIS now closed, it is certain the large wind farm project near Walcha will need to pass an independent review to proceed.
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Investigation, Local News, Walcha
Walcha Council fights to be included in ongoing Winterbourne Wind assessments
Renewable energy developments are dividing locals, but Walcha Council has unanimously voted to keep their voice heard in the ongoing assessment of the the Winterbourne Wind Project at an extraordinary meeting yesterday.