The Minns Labor Government is reducing red tape which has in practice stifled farmers’ ability to fight fires on their own property. During a fire emergency, a landholder can now take water from surface water and groundwater sources on their land without needing to...
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Regional Patients to Suffer Amid Mass Psychiatrist Walk-Out
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan says patients are the ones who will suffer from a mass resignation of psychiatrists from across NSW. More than 200 of the state’s 260 psychiatrists, including 11 from Hunter New England Health, are preparing to walk off...
THE ALBANESE GOVERNMENT IS STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES IN REGIONAL NSW
The Albanese Government is helping New South Wales’ regions to thrive by investing almost $80 million in community infrastructure that will improve the lives of locals.16 projects will share in the funding, which will go towards building or upgrading social...
Most members of ATEP Family to Stay in Australia
Christmas has arrived early for a family living in Bingara who faced deportation. New England MP Barnaby Joyce says Petrus and Rosemary Atep and their children under the age of 18 currently residing in Bingara, have received visas from Immigration Minister Tony Burke...
Moylan Wants State Government Action on Youth & Rural Crime
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan says next year he’ll be hoping for a targeted response to curb rural crime right across the region. Mr Moylan says a focus on the issue has been placed on Moree this year but will be aiming to expand this emphasis across the...
Shocking DV Figures for Christmas/New Year Period
As New South Wales enters the festive season, the Minns Labor Government is asking the community to help them in their ongoing work to create a safer New South Wales by looking out for one another and standing together against domestic, family and sexual...
Newell Highway Upgrades in Time for Christmas
Holiday travellers using the Newell Highway will notice three new overtaking lanes south of Moree which are now open thanks to a $261 million investment between the Australian and New South Wales governments, providing safer and more efficient road journeys. The...
Barnaby Joyce Signs Off for 2024
New England MP Barnaby Joyce has signed off for the political year wishing families across the electorate a Merry Christmas in his Christmas message. Mr Joyce says he hopes everyone has a chance to spend time with family, but understands that this year, many are...
Repercussions for Live Sheep Sea Trade Ban
The live sheep by sea trade ban could see the value of NSW sheep and lamb sales take a $125 million hit in just two years, NSW Farmers has warned as it fronted a state government inquiry yesterday. NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin says analysis conducted by the...