Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh has called on the Minns Government to boost funding for community preschools to help address low wages and staffing shortages across the early childhood sector.
NSW Politics
Posted inCrime, Kempsey Shire, NSW Politics
Weak bail laws failing regional communities, says Kemp
NSW Opposition MP Michael Kemp says weak bail laws are failing regional communities after violent youth offenders in Kempsey were granted bail despite serious repeat offences.
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 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 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.
Posted inNews, NSW Politics, NSW Votes 2023, Politics
Political focus must extend beyond Western Sydney
NSW Farmers has criticised the heavy focus on Western Sydney from both major parties in the election campaign.
Posted inInvestigation, Local News, Local politics, News, NSW Politics, Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Our Roads: A New England Times Investigation
In this three part series, the New England Times is having a deeper look at the state of our region’s roads: the repairs needed, whether our councils have the workforce and equipment they need, and whether the hundreds of millions on offer is enough.
Posted inNews, NSW Politics, NSW Votes 2023, Politics
Are you ready to vote tomorrow?
Most of the election campaign has been focused on Western Sydney, but here’s a few themes of the campaign so you’re ready to vote tomorrow.
Posted inNews, NSW Politics, NSW Votes 2023, Politics
Labor wins majority government, no changes in New England
The NSW Labor Party has won a decisive victory in the state election, while all four incumbent members in New England have retained their seats.