New England MP Barnaby Joyce has questioned the $31 Billion blow out of the Inland Rail announced by Infrastructure Minister Katherine King. Speaking on STA FM yesterday, Mr Joyce says when he questioned Minister King in Parliament on Tuesday about the figure and the...
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‘Spike’ Recognised in State Parliament
Respected Inverell businessman Brian Baldwin has been recognised in state parliament for his continuing contribution to Inverell and the wider community by Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan Mr Moylan highlighted Mr Baldwin's long and distinguished career in stock...
Work Finally Begins on Glen Innes Hospital Redevelopment
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed news that construction has finally started on the Glen Innes Hospital redevelopment. The $50 million redevelopment was announced by the former Coalition Government in 2021 but progress stalled under the Minns...
Country Mayors Vent Frustration Over Inland Rail Decision
NSW Country Mayors have unanimously moved a motion to push back on the Federal government’s decision not to progress with the Inland Rail project. A meeting in Sydney on Friday, attended by several country mayors including Inverell Shire’s Kate Dight and Gwydir...
Labor Cuts Inland Rail Project
“Really significant project that the Australian government is very proud to be delivering for the Australian people.” That’s how Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Catherine King described the Inland Rail project just...
Moylan Criticizes Government Over Drought Relief Response
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has criticized the Minns Labor government for their response to the ongoing drought hitting hard in Ashford and Bonshaw. Mr Moylan says he still hasn’t received a single response from NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty to any...
Refined Corridor Ignores Community Concerns
Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell and Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan have renewed their criticism of the New England REZ transmission line corridor, warning the so called “refined” route shows a blatant disregard for community feedback and continues...
Gas Exploration Safeguards Questioned
The state’s peak farming organisation has called on the NSW Government to answer urgent questions about how it will protect groundwater, farm biosecurity, and landholders as it promotes new gas exploration.NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said farmers recognised...
$300,000 Secured to Overhaul High School Sports Facilities
Macintyre High School’s outdoor multipurpose sports courts are set for an overhaul with Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan announcing a $300,000 grant for their redevelopment. The grant was secured through the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants Program...
