“One night, out of a year,” she said of a Ballina hotel stay. Now the Coalition is dragging Minister Janelle Saffin to the Auditor General to explain that and dozens of other travel claims that may not be right.
Gurmesh Singh
Posted inBusiness, Feature, Nambucca Heads
Small business talks aim to boost Nambucca Valley jobs and growth
Nambucca Valley businesses are helping shape policies aimed at reducing costs, supporting local jobs and strengthening the regional economy.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Regional Development, Roads and Infrastructure
Coffs Harbour MP backs $5b regional water infrastructure plan
Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh says a $5 billion regional water infrastructure plan would help unlock new housing and economic growth across regional NSW.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Community development, Good News
New glasshouse blooms at Boambee East community garden
The South Coffs Community Garden at Boambee East has a new glasshouse, giving members the chance to grow seedlings, cuttings and plants all year round.
Posted inCoffs Harbour
A win-win at the harbour
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh is calling for a permanent dredging solution to improve harbour access and reduce costs.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Coffs Harbour, Investigation, Long Read
Duped by the ABC: Food fraud investigation may be rotten
The ABC’s food fraud special ‘Duped’ made Australians afraid of what’s in their fridge. A closer look at the evidence, the lab behind it, and the sources it relied on tells a very different story.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Coffs Harbour, Nambucca Valley, NSW News, NSW Politics, Workers and Unions
Commissioner and Singh clash over North Coast berry farm slavery claims
A damning parliamentary report and now a public apology demand. The state’s Anti-slavery Commissioner and Nationals leader Gurmesh Singh are at war over old claims of exploitation on North Coast berry farms.
Posted inSawtell
Sawtell shines brighter with new festoon lights
Sawtell is shining brighter after new festoon lights were installed across the CBD, enhancing its night-time atmosphere and supporting local businesses.
Posted inGeneral News
Regional businesses being left behind by the State Labor Government, Nationals say
The NSW Nationals say a new report shows regional small businesses are under growing pressure, blaming the State Labor Government for rising costs and declining profitability.
Posted inBusiness, Money, NSW Politics
NSW Opposition promises payroll tax cut to stop business exodus
The NSW Opposition says thousands of businesses are leaving the state and promises the country’s lowest payroll tax if it wins office.