Regional coverage
Inland Rail
THE NSW Government has given the greenlight for the development of a new strategy that will lay out the pathway to a better regional rail network across the State for passengers and freight, with the Inland Rail project to be “explored” by the program team. Representing a fresh approach to how rail infrastructure investment is [...]
News
FEDERAL Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has congratulated 24 young athletes from the electorate who have received financial assistance to fulfil their sporting dreams. The young sportspeople from Warialda, Narrabri, Broken Hill, Condobolin, Coonabarabran, Dubbo, Gilgandra, Gongolgon, Gunnedah, Narromine, Ungarie and Walgett have received grants of up to $750 to assist with the costs associated [...]
Regional News
TOURISM in the Parkes electorate is in the spotlight with Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism Kevin Hogan in Dubbo to see why the Central West region is among the top tourist destinations in NSW. Federal Nationals Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said it was fantastic to have Mr Hogan return to the electorate to [...]
Border News
MUNGINDI Tennis Club on Saturday will celebrate a century of the game at the border-town, with the official opening of new playing surfaces taking centre court. Social tennis matches, a barbecue and a display of history memorabilia will also feature at the 100-year celebrations. Tennis in the district goes back many decades, and found its [...]
Regional News
AS students across the state gear up for their Higher School Certificate exams, young NSW State Emergency Service volunteers are proving their dedication knows no bounds, on and off the frontline. NSW SES acting commissioner Debbie Platz APM praised all young SES volunteers for their exceptional dedication to protecting lives and creating safer communities. “As [...]
Local Government
LOCAL Government NSW is calling for expressions of interest from former mayors and councillors, who are not currently elected officials, to provide mentoring to new and existing mayors and councillors in NSW. Mentors provide confidential advice and guidance on a variety of issues, including governance, local government reform, conflict management, meeting procedures, relationship management, code [...]
Agriculture
THE National Farmers’ Federation today opened applications for its National Agriculture Leadership Program. The flagship program provides exclusive opportunities for emerging leaders in the agriculture sector, including mentoring, policy development guidance, and meetings with Parliamentarians. NFF President David Jochinke said the program is targeted at Australians aged under 35. “It’s an honour to encourage the [...]
Regional News
THE $53 million Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment has reached a significant construction milestone with the first major concrete pour for the new acute services building. The redevelopment will deliver a new acute services building, housing an expanded emergency department and a modern birthing, maternity, and inpatient unit, that will enhance healthcare and support contemporary models of [...]
Border-towns
QUEENSLAND Cross-Border Commissioner, Ian Leavers, last week met with his New South Wales counterpart, Kalina Koloff, in Goondiwindi. The meeting was in conjunction with the Border Regional Organisation of Councils (BROC) meeting, representing all Queensland and New South Wales councils located on the border, east of the Great Dividing Range. “I’ve encountered many social issues [...]
Health
THE first rural Aboriginal-led campaign focusing on the often sensitive topic of bladder control issues is urging Aboriginal communities to ‘have a yarn about our bladder’. Hunter New England Local Health District alongside Narrabri, Armidale and Uralla Aboriginal Elders are sharing the important message ‘Speak up, there is no shame, and help is available’ through [...]
