Nationals: Minns stays soft on youth crime; Greens: Lift the age of criminal responsibility to 14
THE Minns Labor Government has voted down NSW Nationals’ amendments to strengthen laws for repeat youth offenders, while the NSW Greens want the age of criminal responsibility lifted to 14. NSW Nationals say that while the government’s Bill essentially adopts the position in Victoria, the amendments would have seen New South Wales adopt the Queensland
Inverell school captain Josh Cathie discovers a week is an enjoyably long time in politics
IT’S often been said a week is a long time in politics. Inverell High School captain Josh Cathie got more than he bargained for last week after heading to Macquarie Street for work experience at Parliament House under the watchful eye of Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan. During an historic week in state politics,
Skywhales to soar over Armidale at 2026 Autumn Festival
ARMIDALE is set to witness an unforgettable sight in 2026, as Patricia Piccinini’s iconic Skywhales – two monumental hot-air balloon sculptures – grace the skies during the city’s Autumn Festival. In a major cultural coup, Armidale has been selected as part of the National Gallery of Australia’s Skywhales Across Australia tour, bringing this extraordinary experience
Premier’s address opens Local Government NSW Annual Conference
DAY one of the Local Government NSW Annual Conference wrapped up on Monday after a busy program of policy discussion and special presentations. The conference continues today with guest speakers and the announcement of the host destination for the 2026 annual conference. Yesterday was opened with an address from NSW Premier Chris Minns, who acknowledged
Regional speed limit proposal hits pothole
THE Federal Government has backflipped on plans to slash speed limits on regional roads, a proposal that never should have seen the light of day, says Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey. More than 11,000 submissions rejected the proposal. Mr Chaffey said the decision to quietly drop the policy is an admission Labor has failed to
Moree Plains not-for-profits share $86,000 after successful Young Aggies Ball
MORE than $85,000 has been gifted to nine important Moree and district not-for-profit organisations after this year’s hugely successful Young Aggies Ball, held at Moree racecourse in September. More than 500 young aggies from across the district helped raise tens of thousands of dollars through ticket sales, raffles and charity auctions, with proceeds delivered to
New officers join NSW Police Force from other jurisdictions
THE ranks of the NSW Police Force have been bolstered with 13 more officers making the switch from other jurisdictions across Australia and New Zealand, with one joining the New England Police District. Thirteen officers from Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory and New Zealand on Friday attested at Sydney Olympic Park as part of
Walgett: Second teen charged after attempted break-and-enter in state’s north
A second teenager has been charged after an attempted break-and-enter in Walgett last week. At about 8pm last Monday, a group of four youths allegedly attempted to enter a property on Montkeila Street, Walgett, forcing open the rear screen door. After allegedly attempting to gain access through a second rear door, the group – allegedly
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
The second week of the November sittings wrapped up this week. I gave a Notice of Motion calling on the Minns Labor Government to reinstate the 100kph speed zone on Bundarra Road and to properly fund council roads. I tabled Questions On Notice on teacher recruitment, aged care beds in hospitals, home schooling enrolments, the
Butler calls for Parliamentary Inquiry into Greyhound Racing NSW
MEMBER for Barwon, Roy Butler, is calling for any decision to close country greyhound tracks to be put on hold pending a requested parliamentary inquiry into Greyhound Racing NSW. GRNSW has released an Optimisation Report that recommends closing 15 tracks in country New South Wales, including Coonamble and Broken Hill in the Barwon electorate. Late
