A parliamentary inquiry will into putting transmission lines underground has been welcomed, following calls from local member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall to do so.
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Posted inNSW Politics
Marshall launches petition to save regional seniors travel card
Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has launched a petition to save the NSW Regional Seniors Travel Card from being axed in the September Budget.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Liverpool Plains Shire, Local politics, Tenterfield Shire, Walcha
Councils chuffed with rate hike approval
Armidale, Walcha and Liverpool Plains councils have all had their rates increases approved, while Tenterfield Shire Council’s application was partially approved.
Posted inNSW Politics
Anderson pushes Manilla Viaduct heritage listing with Minister
The Manilla Viaduct’s potential heritage listing was high on the agenda in a meeting between Kevin Anderson and the Minister for Heritage Penny Sharpe.
Posted inFederal Politics
Coulton celebrates 15 years in office
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is celebrating his 15th anniversary with a special dinner in Dubbo.
Posted inNSW Politics
NSW Government drops ban on secret bidding to pass renter’s bill
The Minns Government has dropped a clause to end secret rent bidding after negotiations with minor parties failed to get support for the measure. The Government will amend its legislation […]
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Marshall condemns State Gov for leaving country water utilities out to dry
Adam Marshall has condemned the State Government’s late-night rushing of a bill that does not protect rural and regional water utilities and communities.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Indigenous, Local politics
Disrespect in Armidale Council as motion to recognise Indigenous owners voted down
Armidale Regional Councillors have voted down a motion to install acknowledgement signs for traditional landowners at a disruptive council meeting.
Posted inNSW Politics
Scraping seeker diaries to help people in temporary accommodation
Homeless people will no longer have to prove they have been rejected from private rentals to receive support.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health
Petition to get PM to keep his word on newborn screening
Better Access Australia has launched a petition calling for the Albanese Government to honour their election commitment to introduce a national newborn screening program.