NSW Farmers has welcomed two boosts for the bush, with a pothole pledge and new funding for drought resilience. On Wednesday the NSW Government announced a $155 million rural road blitz to repair damaged roads, and joined the federal government in pledging $43.2...
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Mayoral Minute – Uralla Response to Severe Snowstorm Event
On behalf of the Shire, we extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who showed extraordinary kindness, resilience, and dedication during and after the recent snowstorm. I especially want to acknowledge: Those in our community who opened their homes to stranded...
Disaster Declaration Extended to Include Armidale
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed news disaster assistance from the NSW Government has been extended to Armidale Regional Council following the destructive snowstorm on 2 August. The weather event caused significant and widespread damage to...
A 25-Year Legacy of Serving the New England Northwest
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is proud to celebrate 25 years of continuous aeromedical operations across the New England Northwest, with the milestone anniversary of its Tamworth Base officially marked yesterday. Since its launch in 2000, the Tamworth Base has...
Inverell Shire Council Appoints New Director
Inverell Shire Council has confirmed the appointment of a new Director to join Council’s Senior Management Team.Mr Greg Doman has been appointed as Director Environmental Services. The exhaustive recruitment process concluded this week following the short list of...
Council Invests in Safe, Reliable and Future-Ready Water Services
Glen Innes Severn Council is reassuring the community that local water supplies remain safe, secure and of high quality, while also investing in modern systems to keep services reliable for years to come. Both Beardy Weir and Deepwater Weir are currently at full...
Government and Liberals Betray Regional NSW on REZ Inquiry
The release of the interim report into the Impact of Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) on rural and regional communities has once again exposed the city-centric agenda of both Labor and the Liberals. Committee Chair, Mark Banasiak, said the evidence presented to the...
HSU Members Strongly Endorse Wage Increase for 50,000 Health Workers
Members of the Health Services Union (HSU) have accepted the NSW Government’s offer to increase wages and deliver benefits for more than 50,000 health workers across the state. The agreement – which received over 90 per cent in support from the HSU membership –...
Man Wanted on Arrest warrants
New England Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted on arrest warrants. 44 years old Jeremy Smith is wanted by virtue of outstanding arrest warrants in relation to Domestic Violence related Offences. Smith is described as being of Aboriginal...
