Millions of Australians will have hundreds of dollars wiped from their HECS debt after the government passed new laws which will change how the student loans are indexed each year. News.com.au reports about $3bn will be removed from more than three million Help loans;...
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Bingara Road Closures for Christmas Concert
Gwydir Shire Council are reminding Bingara residents of a road closure taking place this Saturday in aid of the Bingara Christmas Concert. Council successfully secured funding through the Vibrant Streets Program for the concert, the grant being a NSW Government...
Bundarra Comes Alive for Christmas
Christmas vibes will be felt in Bundarra this Saturday when the local Anglican Church stages it’s Bundarra Fundarra Community Markets. Christmas hams and meat trays will be up for grabs from 9am to 12 noon along with market stalls, live entertainment and a raffle. The...
More Time to Have Your Say on Draft Water Sharing Plans
The NSW Government is extending the public exhibition period for 7 draft water sharing plans across regional NSW until early 2025, giving communities even more time to have their say. This includes draft plans for: Macquarie/Wambuul Bogan Unregulated Rivers Water...
Armitage Leaves Behind Legacy
The regions’ stock and station industry is mourning the loss of respected agent David Armitage who died recently at the age of 90. In an item in the Northern Daily Leader, Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association president Peter Baldwin described Mr...
Country Mayors Endorse Opposition to Planning Piracy
The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has endorsed the universal condemnation at the Local Government NSW conference in Tamworth recently of the State Government’s planning announcement last Friday. “The NSW Government has looted the most significant planning...
Moylan Calls for Premier to Step in for Rural Water Users
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has called on NSW Premier Chris Minns to step in and assist rural water users in the light of a recommendation which may see them experience a 245% hike in water prices over 5 year, if implemented Speaking on STA FM this morning,...
Australia Post Parcel Scams on the Rise
Australia Post is reminding customers to stay vigilant against scams during the upcoming Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas sale periods- with new research revealing 75% of Australians believe scams are becoming more convincing. Customers need to be...
Warmer Weather Sets Record for the Region
A run of oppressive heat is currently impacting NSW, with some towns in the state expected to see the warmest run of November days in 15 years. Weatherzone meteorologist Ashleigh Madden says a blocking high pressure system centred near New Zealand is directing...
