A NEW measure to stop the approval of Coal Seam Gas (CSG) and coal mining proposals that pose a risk to water resources has cleared the final hurdle after being passed by the Senate yesterday.
TONY Windsor has accused the Coalition of deliberately stalling the “water trigger” legislation in the Senate and yesterday accused them of “sabotage”.
SHE’S spent most of her life caring for others, but Roz Norman’s family now hopes the Tamworth community will rally around her as she battles to get home after falling seriously ill overseas.
NEW MP Adam Marshall delivered his maiden speech to parliament yesterday speaking for about 17 minutes and pledging his loyalty and commitment to his electorate and its residents.
THE fate of new laws cracking down on the skilled foreign worker visa scheme lies in the balance, but it seems New England voters are behind any moves to better protect Australian jobs.
THE nation’s councils must become more proactive in promoting the “yes” case for a referendum question on local government if it’s to have a hope of succeeding.