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Grants and funding
Council calls for changes to unfair Financial Assistance Grants
Gunnedah Shire Council is calling for changes to the Financial Assistance Grants methodology that is leading to regional and rural councils missing out on roads funding.
Bellata War memorial Hall to get some maintenance
Bellata War Memorial will get some much needed repairs thanks to a recent grant funding announcement.
More mobile network upgrades to improve emergency resilience
Hundreds more regional and remote communities will benefit from improved mobile network resilience through the latest round of funding under the Mobile Network Hardening Program
Narrabri to become popular tourist destination and Moree funds a new pool
Narrabri is set to become a vibrant cultural hub for locals and visitors, with a grant boost the Narrabri Shire Tourism & Cultural Precinct.
New England Netball Associations Receive Boost Thanks to Sponsorship
Gunnedah and Tamworth Netball Associations have another year of sponsorship to help their players with gear and travel costs.
A financial boost for volunteers
Volunteer organisations from across the electorate of New England are this week receiving news of their successful applications for the 2023-2024 Volunteer Grants.
New lighting for Bellevue Oval in support of women’s sport
The NSW Government are levelling the playing field for women’s sport, and Armidale’s Bellevue Oval is getting a piece of the pie.
New wheels for NEFSS
A new multipurpose AWD is on the cards for the New England Family Support Service, with news of a $51,353 funding boost under the State Government’s Club Grants program.
Recovery support extended for flood-affected communities
Disaster assistance will be extended to the Armidale and Moree Plains Local Government Areas (LGAs), following heavy rainfall and flooding across NSW from earlier this month.