Anderson: population projections limiting the region’s potential
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has expressed concern about the NSW Department of Planning and Environment’s updated population projections
NSW Regional Development Advisory Council established
The NSW Government has moved to establish a new Regional Development Advisory Council, announced during the State Budget.
Trains petition to be handed over today
More than 10,000 New Englanders have signed a petition to NSW Legislative Assembly seeking the restoration of passenger train services between Armidale and Wallangarra.
Record NSW Landcare Enabling Program underway
The NSW Government is launching the first phase of the $59 million NSW Landcare Enabling Program.
Petition to bring a doctor to Barraba
Kevin Anderson has lodged a petition with 1000 signatures calling on the government to address the doctor shortage in Barraba
Local leader urges Yes vote in referendum
Liberal MP Aileen MacDonald has urged people to vote “Yes” this Saturday based on the disadvantage of the First Nations community she saw in her role as a community corrections officer.
MP questions cutting bush programs while funding NSW cricket side
Adam Marshall has criticised Regional NSW Minister Tara Moriarty on the decision to sponsor the NSW Blues cricket team while cutting millions from regional grant programs.
Marshall calls for drought support measures
With seasonal conditions worsening across the region and many parts of country NSW quickly sliding into drought, Adam Marshall has called on the State Government to immediately initiate drought support measures
Crumbs for the country in city-centric NSW Budget
Today's NSW Budget shifts priorities and cash to Western Sydney at the expense of almost everything west of the dividing range.
Regional roads to get boost in NSW budget next Tuesday
The NSW Government has announced they will prioritise spending on regional roads with more than $700 million in new funding to upgrade and maintain regional roads in next Tuesday's budget.