The NSW Nationals are calling on the Minns Labor Government to use its emergency powers to guarantee diesel and fuel supplies to regional NSW. Member for Northern Tablelands and Shadow Minister for Agriculture Brendan Moylan has moved a motion in Parliament backing...
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Moylan Calls for Fuel Excise to be Dropped
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan is calling on the federal government to drop the fuel excise to assist the current cost of living crisis. Speaking on STA FM this week, Mr Moylan says with Diesel prices rising over $3 per litre and unleaded petrol costing between...
Coalition’s Fuel Cap Bill Knocked Down by NSW Government
The NSW Coalitions proposed Bill to cap fuel prices in a 24-hour period has been rejected by the Minns Labor government. On Tuesday, the Liberals and Nationals sought to urgently debate new legislation that would introduce a 24-hour fuel price guarantee, providing...
E-bike Seizure and Crushing Powers to Become Law
Laws giving NSW Police and Transport for NSW new powers to seize and crush illegal e-bikes were introduced to NSW parliament yesterday, as part of the Minns Labor Government’s crackdown on dangerous and anti-social e-bike use. The Road Transport Amendment...
Daylight Savings Time Bill Introduced into State Parliament
A new Bill has been introduced into state parliament aimed at shortening daylight savings time. Member for Tweed Geoff Provest tabled the Bill in Parliament this week which has been supported by Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan and Clarence MP Richie Williamson....
Joyce Holds Himself Partially Responsible for the Fuel Crisis
New England MP Barnaby Joyce has admitted he holds himself partially responsible for the current fuel crisis. When asked on STA FM yesterday morning if he took responsibility for the fuel crisis and the closure of four oil refineries while the Coalition was in power,...
Dry Conditions Starting to Bite
Data from the NSW Government’s Combined Drought Indicator shows worsening seasonal conditions across NSW, including the Northern Tablelands, and many local farmers are already feeling the pressure. Member for Northern Tablelands and Shadow Minister for Agriculture...
NSW Farmers Front Fuel Roundtable
NSW Farmers advocated for the state’s agricultural sector during a NSW Government roundtable discussion on the ongoing fuel crisis.Association President Xavier Martin said it was important to bring the rural experience in front of senior government ministers to...
Report Reveals ED Presentations Growing at Region’s Hospitals
The Bureau of Health Information’s Healthcare Quarterly report reveals the number of people leaving emergency departments before treatment is increasing across the state at an alarming rate. The numbers show demand at Armidale, Inverell and Moree Hospitals has...
