YOU may have seen that LGNSW has released its latest independent review into the costs that the State and Federal Government push on to Local Governments in NSW each year. I have been campaigning for the State and Federal Governments to put a stop to their cost shifting patterns that are increasing the financial burden […]
THE National Party’s Barnaby Joyce weighed in heavily on the present state of the three-party AUKUS defence contract last month, suggesting that a contingency plan is needed as a fallback in case present production levels fail to deliver these highly desirable submarines for our defence needs. As we know, the USA under President Trump is […]
OUR flood recovery work is progressing, and I am continuing to request more financial assistance from the State and Federal Governments for the community and for Council. I was pleased to hear that our request for Category D funding was agreed. This provides access to a significant financial package of measures for our primary producers […]
THE communities of the MidCoast area have just experienced the worst flood in living memory. Council staff and I are working round the clock to address the widespread damage that this has caused and to seek ongoing support from the State and Federal emergency support agencies. I have been meeting with Ministers and agency heads […]
COUNCIL has released the draft Delivery Program 2025–2029, the Operational Plan for 2025–26, and the accompanying budget for public comment. These documents guide everything we do – from maintaining local roads and parks to investing in infrastructure and delivering community services. They outline the projects and priorities for the years ahead, as well as how […]
