Labor is offering another $150 power bill rebate as a sweetener in tomorrow night’s budget, but Barnaby Joyce is reminding voters that’s your money.
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Inverell’s sporting complex heading for an upgrade
Inverell’s netball courts have been awarded $73,349 to upgrade the field lighting at Inverell Sports Complex, a boost for all sporting users of the facility.
Newcastle research program to improve local cancer outcomes
A Newcastle-based researcher has been awarded funding to enhance outcomes for regional and rural cancer patients as part of a $10 million funding boost to cancer research in New South Wales.
RBA rate cut welcome but farmers still battling
The RBA’s first rate cut since late 2020 will provide some relief to Aussie farmers, but it won’t do much to ease the difficulties facing the industry.
Splash of cash for housing and upgrades in the New England health sector
The NSW Government is investing $250,000 to upgrade key health worker accommodation at Barraba Multipurpose Service.
Mortgage relief on the way after RBA cuts rates
Australia’s big four banks are already promising to pass interest rate cuts on in full after the Reserve Bank lowered the cash rate by 25 basis points.
Tamworth range upgrades hit the target
Tamworth Pistol Club can now host regional, state, national and international level events thanks to the completion of range safety upgrades.
$100K funding boost to support Glen Innes communities
Glen Innes Severn Council is proud to announce that work has begun on the Community Services Social Infrastructure Upgrades project, made possible by a $100,000 funding boost.
Country Mayors urge Federal Government to restore critical Local Council funding
NSW Country Mayors Association is warning that declining financial support is placing rural and regional councils under extreme pressure.
Healing and recovery projects for DFSV victim-survivors in Glen Innes and Tenterfield
Two new programs based in Glen Innes and Tenterfield will provide critical support for victim-survivors on their path to healing.