Labor commits to natural disaster warning systems
NSW Labor have announced that, if elected, they will invest in a new, world-leading natural disaster detection system to better protect communities in high risk areas of NSW.
Councils say NSW Government ‘cooking the books’ on RFS assets
Regional and rural councils have called on the NSW Government to stop 'cooking the books' on assets belonging to the Rural Fire Service (RFS) at a Local Government NSW summit this week.
New Supply Chain Commissioner proposed to drive down costs
NSW Farmers, Coles, and Roads Freight NSW are among a chorus of organisations welcoming a Coalition announcement that if re-elected they will appoint a 'Supply Chain Commissioner'.
Coulton confused about mobile black spot funding
Nationals' Mark Coulton has claimed that Labor skewed mobile phone black spot funding to their electorates, but it appears the Member for Parkes may have got his programs mixed up.
Rodda: a change for Tamworth would do it good
“People are poorer for trusting the Nats,” says independent candidate for Tamworth Mark Rodda.
Greens plan to shut down Narrabri gas project
The Greens NSW this week launched its plan to "empower coal workers and communities in the transition away from fossil fuels", including banning the Narrabri Gas Project.
New England missing out on $4b: Joyce
New England community groups and local government organisations are missing out on accessing support from $4 billion in regional funding, according to federal MP Barnaby Joyce.
Two election forums planned for Tamworth
Two election forums have been announced for Tamworth as the contest for the NSW election heats up.
NSW Farmers to tour the region
Senior members of NSW Farmers will visit with local branches over coming weeks to discuss key issues ahead of the state election.
$15m for local roads and footpaths in the New England
Almost $15 million of a $500m funding pool for roads and community infrastructure like footpaths has been allocated to councils in the New England and North West.