Local organisation Muster Up Delungra has recently been recognised in the chambers of the NSW State Parliament for their work in the community. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan gave a Community Recognition Statement in State Parliament where he paid...
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Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program
Owners of remote airports and airstrips can now apply for a new round of funding for essential upgrades as part of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program. $25 million has been made available under Round 11 of the program to improve the safety and accessibility of...
ACCC to Investigate Optus
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against Optus Mobil Pty Ltd for alleged unconscionable sales and debt collection. Many of Optus’ consumers were experiencing vulnerability and/or disadvantage, such as...
WaterNSW: Beardy Waters Dam
Dam experts from WaterNSW will visit Beardy Waters Dam next week partnering with Glen Innes Severn Council to enhance the monitoring of local dam infrastructure. The visit to Beardy Waters Dam is part of a WaterNSW partnership with local councils under the NSW...
NSW Health Workers to Gain Pay Increase
The NSW Government has reached an agreement with the Health Services Union (HSU) to increase wages and deliver benefits from salary packaging for more than 50,000 health workers across the state. This follows after Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan...
Public School Teachers Win New Pay Deal
Public school teachers across NSW have voted to accept the NSW Government’s three-year award agreement, formally completing last year’s four-year pay deal. This agreement will mean the state’s 95,000 public school teacher workforce will continue to have highly...
New Technology to Detect Floods and Bushfires
Testing will soon begin on cutting-edge technology to improve early warnings about floods and bushfires in NSW. The NSW Government last week launched a proof-of-concept phase as part of a $3.3 million election commitment to build a natural hazards detection system....
Joyce Weighs in on P.M Qantas Upgrades
New England MP Barnaby Joyce has weighed in on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Qantas upgrades accusing him of ‘gold-plating’ private holidays with Qantas freebies. It follows excepts from a new book called The Chairman’s Lounge by Joe Aston published in the...
Bill to Strengthen Puppy and Dog Welfare Across New South Wales
The Minns Labor Government has introduced a Bill to Parliament to strengthen puppy and dog welfare across the state by establishing clear guardrails and standards for dog breeders. Committed to during the election this legislation has been developed through close...