Matt Canavan has been elected Nationals leader after David Littleproud’s shock resignation.
Politics
Posted inFederal Politics, National News
Littleproud quits as Nationals leader
Nationals leader David Littleproud has announced he is stepping down in a surprise decision, saying he’s ‘buggered.’
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics
Birds, mould and fungus found throughout hospitals
After two patients died as a result of a fungal outbreak, a review of hospital maintenance has revealed disturbing infestations embedded in multiple facilities – including on the North Coast.
Posted inFlood, Lismore, NSW Politics
Caravans for better flood recovery
Communities across the North Coast stand to benefit from faster access to temporary housing after disasters
Posted inNSW Politics, Recreation
Minimum e-bike age plan aimed at safer streets on the North Coast and across NSW
The NSW Government is moving to introduce a minimum age for e-bike riders and adopt tougher European safety standards, in reforms set to affect families and young riders across the New England.
Posted inClarence Valley, Education, NSW Politics, Workers and Unions
Calls for urgent action on community preschool pay after Fair Work recommendation
State Nationals MP for Clarence Richie Williamson said the independent industrial umpire had made its position clear, and a community preschool educators deserve their pay rise.
Posted inHousing, Kyogle, Lismore, Murwillumbah, NSW Politics, Richmond Valley, Weather
All hands on deck: construction industry called to lead Northern Rivers final rebuild push
The Northern Rivers is entering its most critical phase of home rebuilding, with the NSW Government issuing a region-wide call for licensed builders and trades to help homeowners upgrade, raise, rebuild or relocate properties damaged in the 2022 floods.
Posted inFederal Politics
Joyce party switch triggers resurgence of Voices
A renewed community movement is taking shape across the New England electorate, with Voices of New England officially regrouping and committing to strengthening active democracy in the lead up to the 2028 Federal Election.
Posted inFederal Politics, National News
Angus Taylor new leader of the Liberal Party
Angus Taylor has been elected Liberal leader after defeating Sussan Ley in a spill, deposing the party’s first female leader after less than a year.
Posted inBusiness, Federal Politics, Social issues and services
Barnaby wants people to drink more in pubs
As the Albanese government moved to freeze increases to the beer excise for the first time in 40 years, Barnaby Joyce argued that the excise should be scrapped completely to “save” regional pubs.