Locals warn the Nationals move to drop Net Zero risks higher power bills and more pressure on productive farmland.
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Posted inEducation, North Coast Surrounds, Politics
Williamson backs community preschools in fight for fair pay
Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has joined educators in a state-wide push for pay parity, calling on the NSW Government to deliver fair funding for community-based preschools and address what he says is a “crisis” in the sector.
Posted inEnvironment, North Coast Surrounds, Politics
Nationals say koala park plan will hit North Coast industries hard
The NSW Nationals say the Minns Labor Government has failed to protect North Coast workers and industries affected by the creation of the Great Koala National Park.
Posted inNews, NSW Politics, Politics
Former regional health minister Bronnie Taylor departs politics
The NSW Opposition will lose another high-profile MP with the departure of Nationals deputy leader Bronnie Taylor.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, Indigenous, News, Politics
Senators claim future gas plan ‘deaf’ to traditional owners’ concerns
The future gas strategy has been criticised for misrepresenting the views of traditional owners, with calls for an apology from the federal government.
Posted inCrime, Local News, News, NSW Politics, Politics, Social issues and services
Regional crime inquiry gets green light
National Party politicians have been congratulating each other on the establishment of a new inquiry into community safety and crime in regional NSW this week.
Posted inGeneral News, Local News, Local politics, News, Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Narromine to Narrabri Inland Rail Project receives Government Approval
Another step forward for Inland Rail with the Narromine to Narrabri (N2N) project receiving environmental approval from the Australian Government. It is welcomed news after a long delay for local communities.
Posted inIndigenous, Local News, Local politics, News, Politics
‘Monumental moment’ recognising the Anaiwan people at ARC
The Anaiwan people will soon be acknowledged in the city’s welcome signage following a unanimous motion at today’s Armidale Regional Council meeting
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.
Posted inNews, NSW Politics, Politics
New NSW ministry announced
The incoming NSW Labor Government have announced their new ministry and it’s 50% women.