NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders has abruptly resigned from the party leadership, while moderate Liberals in Canberra have denied Sussan Ley is losing support.
NSW Politics
Posted inLocal News, North Coast Surrounds, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Locally made, smart road signs now live, making journeys through outback NSW safer
The State Government has flicked the switch, activating 13 new smart road signs to make travel through western and outback NSW safer, fairer and more reliable.
Posted inCrime, Kempsey Shire, NSW Politics
Kempsey included in new youth crime prevention package
Kempsey will receive new youth crime prevention funding under a $23 million NSW Government package, with Member for Oxley Michael Kemp calling for stronger laws and greater accountability for repeat youth offenders.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Education, NSW Politics
Singh backs fair pay for community preschool teachers
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.
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 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.