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Farmers Welcome Fairer Biosecurity Funding

Farmers Welcome Fairer Biosecurity Funding

Farmers have welcomed a $47.1 million dollar boost to the nation’s biosecurity system thanks to the Australian Government’s new fees and charges system for importers.  NSW Farmers Biosecurity Committee Chair Ian McColl says the new cost recovery mechanism was a...

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Water Buy Backs to Hit Household Budgets

Water Buy Backs to Hit Household Budgets

NSW Shadow Water Minister Steph Cooke says it is only a matter of time before Federal Government water buybacks start to impact household budgets across the country. Ms Cooke says the flow-on effect from purchasing water from irrigators will drive up the cost of...

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Moylan Condemns Service NSW Cuts

Moylan Condemns Service NSW Cuts

MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan MP has condemned the Minns Labor Government for huge funding cuts to Service NSW which includes the sacking of more than 200 frontline staff. Mr Moylan said Service NSW was a fundamental customer service agency which is...

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ACCC Annual Water Monitoring Report

ACCC Annual Water Monitoring Report

The ACCC’s annual water monitoring report has shown wet conditions across the Murray-Darling Basin in 2022-23 kept water availability high, while regulated water charges varied substantially. The report says this resulted in reflecting the different tariff...

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Councillor Briefing Session a Success

Councillor Briefing Session a Success

Inverell Shire Council briefing session for prospective candidates wanting to gain a better understanding of the role of Councillor on Wednesday night has been hailed a success 8 potential candidates turned up to the session and were taken through 4 topics including...

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