Politics and Government

Housing strategy released

By Dan RyanLocal and federal governments have released housing policies with direct impacts across the region. Cowra council released a regional housing strategy for the shire in late March, outlining opportunities to increase housing supply. The...

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27 Apr 2025

Politics and Government

Early voting opens this Saturday

Residents can have their say in the federal election as soon as this week, before polls officially open on Saturday, May 3. Pre-polling has opened in select locations across the region, with more locations set to be added to assist people unable to...

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27 Apr 2025

Politics and Government

Acting Children’s Guardian appointed across NSW

The state minister for families and communities has announced a new Acting Children’s Guardian, following “serious and disturbing” allegations levelled against the previous guardian, Stephen Kinmond. Kate Washington said in a statement that Mr...

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13 Apr 2025

Politics and Government

Acting Children’s Guardian appointed across NSW

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13 Apr 2025

Politics and Government

Refuge expands to meet growing need

More than 30 women and children fleeing abusive relationships each year will benefit from the expansion of The Orchard in Bathurst, with three new emergency refuge units opening. The first five units at The Orchard were developed and built by Housing...

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27 Mar 2025

Politics and Government

New candidates for Riverina announced

Two new candidates for Riverin

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09 Jan 2025

Politics and Government

Consumer groups welcome buy now, pay later regulations

‘Buy now, pay later’ lenders to be forced to abide by credit laws

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05 Dec 2024

Politics and Government

Funding for Gooloogong Evac Centre

Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastructure Program

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10 Oct 2024

Politics and Government

New Riverina electorate boundaries confirmed

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has today announced the new boundaries for the New South Wales Federal electorates, including confirming significant changes to the Riverina electorate which were proposed in June. As a result, Member for...

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19 Sep 2024