The 9 positions on Inverell Shire Council have been confirmed by the NSW Electoral Commission following a count of preferences yesterday. Of the 11 candidates who ran at last month’s Local government Elections, incumbents Paul Harmon, Kate Dight newcomer Greg Kachel...
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Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters Agree to Interim Pay Deal
The NSW Government and firefighters’ union have reached an agreement that will see an interim pay rise of 3 per cent, industrial action cease and the independent industrial umpire resolve the remaining issues in dispute. The pay increase for 6,800 Fire and Rescue NSW...
Nationals Call for Greater Supermarket Penalties
A damning report on supermarket behaviour from the consumer watchdog has vindicated The Nationals’ ongoing calls for immediate action to stop alleged price gouging of farmers and families. The ACCC’s 266-page Interim Report from its Supermarket Price Inquiry accuses...
Moylan Warns of ‘Flow On’ Effects for NSW Under the
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan delivered a Private Members’ Statement in NSW Parliament last night, urging the Minns Labor Government not to sign the National Water Agreement (NWA) which is currently under Commonwealth consultation. Mr Moylan warned...
Joyce Believes Aussies Will Go to the Polls Next March: Calls for a Debate on Energy
Federal Member for New England Barnaby Joyce believes Australians will go to the polls next March. Speaking on STA FM this week, Mr Joyce says if the federal election is held in March, it gives the Coalition time to plan their campaign and focus on making energy the...
New Mayors will be Finalised Soon
With counting continuing this week from the recent Local Government elections, focus will soon turn to who will be elected Mayor of their respective council. Paul Harmon has indicated he would throw his hat in the ring again to be Mayor while Kate Dight, who was...
New Penalties for Persistent Domestic Violence Breaches
The NSW Government has passed new laws to better protect victim-survivors of domestic and family violence, including tougher penalties for breaching an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) in certain circumstances. The new offences target conduct that may...
More Action Needed to Curb Illegal Sales of Vapes
Health Minister Mark Butler believes a more assertive" approach is needed to crack down on stores illegally selling vapes, with many outlets still breaking the law. The Australian Associated Press reports laws that kicked in from July saw vapes only allowed to be sold...
Counting Resumes This Week
Counting resumes this week for the Inverell Shire Council Local Government elections. Following a check count of all booths and pre poll, Paul Harmon continues to hold a strong lead with 20.37% of formal votes from Kate Dight with 18% and Greg Kachel with 17.42% with...