NSW Health are not providing any additional support for patients to manage the cost of accessing health care despite high fuel prices.
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Posted inCoffs Harbour, Energy, Money, Travel
Push for free public transport this Easter as fuel prices reshape travel
The NSW Opposition is calling for free public transport over the Easter long weekend, as new data shows rising fuel prices are already changing how Australians plan their holidays.
Posted inHousing, Hunter, Money
Fuel, rates, and living costs drive new migration to the regions – if they have a good postcode
We may be looking at a second wave of migration to the regions, but a postcode lending lottery could make things hard for some looking to make the move.
Posted inBellingen Shire, Grants and funding, Roads and Infrastructure
Federal Government funding for Summervilles Road
The Albanese Government has committed $3.8 million to replace two timber bridges on Summervilles Road with concrete structures, addressing key pinch points on the current Waterfall Way detour.
Posted inBusiness, Money, New England
Interest rate hike risks tipping regional businesses over the edge
Member for Page Kevin Hogan has raised concerns about the impact of last week’s rate rise on families, while the state’s peak business body and other leaders have raised concerns about what it will do to local small business.
Posted inLocal News, Money
North Coast leaves $12m unclaimed
More than $12 million in unclaimed money is sitting in accounts linked to North Coast addresses, with residents urged to check whether some of it belongs to them.
Posted inBusiness, Money, North Coast Surrounds
Westpac admits dropping the ball on regional customers
Westpac is promising to better support its regional bank brands after losing customers because of overpriced mortgage products for home owners.
Posted inGrants and funding, Money, News
Clubs Grant provides welcome financial boost to local Westpac rescue chopper during busy times
As they prepare to head into their busiest period of the year, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has received a $7,500 financial boost to help continue to save lives.
Posted inEducation, Grants and funding, Money, News
More local university study hubs on the way
Applications are open for community-owned organisations across the New England to apply for funding to establish and operate a Regional University Study Hub.
Posted inGrants and funding, Money, News, NSW Politics, Politics
Crumbs for the country in city-centric NSW Budget
Today’s NSW Budget shifts priorities and cash to Western Sydney at the expense of almost everything west of the dividing range.