The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has called on the NSW Government to address critical priorities for regional and rural communities as it approaches the September Budget.
Politics
Marshall moves to force split of health district
Adam Marshall has introduced a Private Members’ Bill which will force the split of the Newcastle-centric Hunter New England Health District.
Moree SAP future still subject to review
Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall published a media release this week saying the Moree Special Activation Precinct (SAP) was ‘guaranteed’ but the Minister responsible says the project is still subject to review.
Push for new fire station in Walcha
Adam Marshall has launched a campaign for a new and upgraded fire station at Walcha, following an onsite meeting with the local Fire and Rescue Station crew last week.
Inquiry on putting transmission lines underground a win for Marshall, farmers, common sense
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.
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.
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.
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 […]