Moved recently? Update your enrolment by 5 August
NSW voters are being urged to check their enrolment before 5 August and make sure they are ready to vote in the upcoming elections.
Greens candidates take aim at Tamworth’s rates hike
Tamworth Regional Council candidates Gemma-Lea Tolmie and Ryan Brooke started their campaign taking aim at the current Council’s proposed 36.3% Special Rate Variation
New CEO and Board Chair for APVMA
A new CEO and Board Chair have been appointed to the APVMA after almost two years of turmoil for the Armidale based regulator.
So, you want to run for Council?
If you were thinking about running for local council, you had better get yourself organised soon, as there's a lot to know and do.
Tax cuts kick in today
After a long wait and much political tussling, the stage three tax cuts are finally about to come into effect - and not a moment too soon.
State coalition in disarray as Speakman ‘sacks’ Nats MP
NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman has doubled down on his shadow cabinet sacking of Nationals MP Wes Fang after the coalition partner questioned his authority.
Councillors to give themselves a payrise
Armidale Regional Council levies some of the highest rates in the state, and today Councillors will vote on keeping more of that money for themselves.
Brendan Moylan the new MP for the Northern Tablelands
As expected, Brendan Moylan has been easily elected on primary votes to replace the outgoing Adam Marshall as the Member for the Northern Tablelands in yesterday's by-election.
Council calls for changes to unfair Financial Assistance Grants
Gunnedah Shire Council is calling for changes to the Financial Assistance Grants methodology that is leading to regional and rural councils missing out on roads funding.
Former regional health minister Bronnie Taylor departs politics
The NSW Opposition will lose another high-profile MP with the departure of Nationals deputy leader Bronnie Taylor.