The Coalition’s hardline migration policy is drawing fierce criticism, with warnings it ignores the proven success of regional settlement and risks hurting our communities that rely on it.
Politics
Posted inFederal Politics, Local politics, NSW News
Country mayors launch ‘Invest in Us’ campaign calling for more federal funding
Regional mayors are calling for more federal funding, launching a new “Invest in Us” campaign to support local councils and services.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics, Taree
Government accused of stalling on Manning Base Hospital redevelopment
Questions are growing over the future of Manning Base Hospital, with the Opposition accusing the NSW Government of dragging its feet on redevelopment plans.
Posted inFederal Politics, National News
$6.15 billion fast-tracked to support Australian businesses
The Federal Government is fast-tracking $6.15 billion to support businesses, supply chains and manufacturing amid global disruption.
Posted inNational News, Politics
Extra fuel savings on the way after states end feud
About $400 million of extra GST revenue as a result of the oil spike will be returned to motorists, despite the negative impact it will have on state buffers.
Posted inHealth, Local News, Money, NSW Politics
Patients expected to fund own travel as fuel crisis exacerbates gaps in system
NSW Health are not providing any additional support for patients to manage the cost of accessing health care despite high fuel prices.
Posted inCost of Living, Good News, News, Politics
“I’ve screwed up biggly”: Trump’s fuel apology shocks world
In a dramatic, unexpected press conference, US President Donald Trump has reportedly announced he cannot beat Iran and apologised to the world for the fuel crisis.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, NSW Politics, Transport and Freight
NSW boosts freight limits as national fuel plan sets staged response
The NSW Government has moved to increase freight capacity and ease pressure on fuel supplies, announcing temporary changes to truck limits and operating hours
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics
Government gives in and cuts excise, heavy vehicle user charge
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that as a result of today’s National Cabinet meeting, fuel excise will be halved for three months and the heavy vehicle user charge will be zeroed to provide immediate relief.
Posted inBusiness, Energy, Federal Politics
Impact of fuel shortages spread beyond bowser as National Cabinet meets
Fuel shortage impacts spread well beyond the bowser, hitting farms, freight, charities and services as National Cabinet meets on response.