Senior Nationals MPs have sacrificed money and power to walk away from a political pact with the Liberals after policy disagreements in four key areas.
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Posted inFederal Politics
Nats break up with Libs and end coalition
Any Nationals MPs eyeing off front bench portfolios can kiss that dream goodbye as the Nationals voted this morning to end the coalition with the Liberals.
Posted inHousing, NSW Politics
Eviction rules and pet rights change in rental shake-up
Significant changes have come into effect for renters, with new rules on evictions and tenant rights regarding pet ownership now in place.
Posted inGrants and funding, Gunnedah, Local politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
Healthier, active communities backed by new path projects
Over $50 million being invested in active transport infrastructure like footpaths and cycleways by the NSW Government, including funding for three local projects.
Posted inGlen Innes, Local politics
Glen Innes Council pleased with community input
Glen Innes Severn Council’s Shaping Tomorrow community engagement program has reached its halfway mark, with key themes emerging as the process gathers momentum.
Posted inGlen Innes, Local politics, Regional Development
Glen Innes strengthens community connectivity and safety with new bridges
Driving around Glen Innes should feel a little safer with council successfully replacing five ageing timber bridges.
Posted inFederal Politics, National News
First woman heads federal Libs, nuclear champion deputy
Sussan Ley will face the monumental task of rebuilding the Liberal Party after being elected its first female leader with nuclear champion Ted O’Brien deputy.
Posted inFederal Politics, National News
Littleproud retains Nats leadership, Ayres takes Industry, Libs to come
In a big start to the week in Canberra, very few roles have changed in the leadership of the new Government or the Nationals, with the Liberals and Greens still sorting out their new leaders.
Posted inFederal Politics, Glen Innes, Tamworth
New England Senator promoted to front bench
Local boy and Labor’s duty Senator for the New England, Tim Ayres, will be promoted to the front bench in the new Albanese Government.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Indigenous
A ‘David and Goliath battle’ ends in Nationals upset
The National Party has suffered a symbolic defeat in a key rural seat, with a party defector claiming victory after a hard-fought grassroots campaign.