Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce has increased pressure on the Federal Government to improve telecommunications in the electorate, following the closure of the 3G network. Mr Joyce said he has held meetings with the Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland...
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Proposed Water Rate Hike Will Impact All Communities
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has warned the proposed unaffordable increases to rural water prices should concern everyone in the Northern Tablelands. If implemented, the proposed increases will see a rise in costs of over 200 per cent in the...
Record Funding for Local Fitness Academy
An Inverell Sports and Fitness Centre has been the proud recipient of one of the largest grant funding for a small organisation in the New England region. The Sapphire Academy of Sports in Inverell, which is a not-for-profit Boxing martial arts and well-being Centre...
Energy Workers Walk Off the Job
Essential Energy workers have warned New England residents that blackouts may occur as electricians continue mutli-day strikes due to pay industry disputes. More than 2000 workers will walk off the job for 72 hours each week until Christmas following the NSW...
Bleed4Blue 2024 Campaign
Officers across the state are doing their part to help save lives by donating blood as part of the Bleed4Blue 2024 campaign – to help ensure Lifeblood has the critical blood stock levels for the festive season. Established in 2018 in partnership with the Australian...
Joyce Disappointed Veterans Entitlements & Payments Delayed
Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs Barnaby Joyce remains disappointed that the Senate didn’t pass the bill to streamline veterans’ entitlements and payments while 32 other bills were passed. It follows the government vowing to implement “historic” and enduring...
Livestock eID Changes 2025
The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) is reminding livestock producers and industry stakeholders that mandatory electronic identification (eID) is set to take effect from 1 January 2025. As part of the state’s ongoing efforts to...
Lack of Consultation on Water Policies Leaves NSW Farmers High and Dry
The NSW Government’s approach to consultation on critical water initiatives has come under fire, with concerns mounting over poor engagement with stakeholders and regional communities. Member of the Legislative Council, Mark Banasiak, has called out the Department of...
Glow-in-the-dark Line Markings to be Trialed
Glow-in-the-dark line markings will be trialled on Bulli Pass, south of Sydney, before being assessed for a wider rollout in NSW. The photoluminescent painted markings absorb and store sunlight during the day and glow at night, helping drivers better see line markings...