NSW Farmers is warning state and federal governments must urgently respond to an acute cost-of-production shock with new data showing spikes in fuel and fertiliser prices caused by global shortages have slashed confidence.The latest NSW Farmers Farm Business Sentiment...
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Farmers Face Permanent Flooding Under Controversial Inundation Bill
The NSW Liberals and Nationals have condemned the Minns Labor Government for pushing ahead with legislation that will erode the property rights of NSW landholders, causing further breakdown in trust with regional communities. The Water Management Amendment (Easements...
‘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...
Council Commits to Financial Discipline, Cash Improvement & Long-Term Sustainability
Glen Innes Severn Council has confirmed its focus on budget discipline and long-term financial sustainability, following the adoption of its draft Operational Plan and Budget 2026–2027 and Revised Long-Term Financial Plan (2025–2035) for public exhibition at this...
Australians Called to Support Vinnies Winter Appeal
As winter approaches, the St Vincent de Paul Society is calling on Australians to support the Vinnies Winter Appeal 2026, with new data showing the increased depth of financial pressure now facing households that were already struggling to get by.A new YouGov survey...
Budget Must Contain Health Reform: AMA
Ahead of today’s federal budget, the Australian Medical Association is reiterating its calls for meaningful reforms and adequate funding to address the challenges impacting the healthcare system. The AMA has provided the federal government with a raft of costed...
Animal Control Operation Underway at Copeton
Areas of Copeton Dam will be closed to the public this week while NSW National Parks & Wildlife Services conducts pest control operations. The public is advised the dam wall, and nearby facilities will remain open with signage installed in areas that are closed....
Business NSW Calls for Permanent Instant Asset Write-Off to Boost Regional Business Confidence
Business NSW is calling on the Commonwealth Government to make the instant asset write-off permanent in the upcoming Federal Budget, warning that ongoing uncertainty continues to hold back investment, productivity, and confidence for businesses across the...
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...
