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.
Coulton celebrates 15 years in office
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is celebrating his 15th anniversary with a special dinner in Dubbo.
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 before the Parliament to remove section 22B, covering secret rent…
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.
EDITORIAL: Disrespect of Widders shows need for The Voice
There is really something quite extraordinary about the collusion between Armidale Regional Council members to vote down a motion to recognise Indigenous owners of the land on signs as you enter the LGA.
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.
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.
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.
Marshall pushes for more police
Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has taken his call for more police boots on the ground in the region direct to the Minister for Police Yasmin Catley, during a meeting in State Parliament.
Have your say on Gunnedah Shire’s 2023/24 Draft Operational Plan
Gunnedah Shire Council’s blueprint for the year ahead is now on public exhibition and the community is invited to comment.