Tag: Walgett 2832
Positives seen in Indigenous home ownership scheme
Aboriginal elders in Walgett say a new scheme to help Indigenous people buy their own homes is a step towards closing the gap with non-indigenous Australians.[MORE]
Rain threatens bumper season harvest
North-western New South Wales farmers harvesting their most promising crops in several years say this week's rain could be devastating.[MORE]
Fears flight cuts will hurt health services
There are fears the axing of air services to six communities across western New South Wales will impact on health services.[MORE]
Airline cuts outback NSW services
Regional Express (REX) has cut the only air service to six communities in western New South Wales.[MORE]
Staffing woes force cuts to childcare centre places
Walgett's new childcare centre has been forced to reduce the number of places it offers because it has been unable to recruit staff.[MORE]
Mayor says new council won't be divided
The new Mayor of Walgett says the new council will look after the whole shire and will not be divided.[MORE]
Lightning Ridge, Walgett urged to work together
The outgoing administrator of the Walgett Shire has urged the communities of Lightning Ridge and Walgett to work together.[MORE]
Pre-election rates freeze unlikely
It appears unlikely rates will be frozen in the Walgett Shire until after this weekend's election.[MORE]
Western shires rank poorly in quality of life survey
Four western New South Wales shires have been ranked as having the lowest quality of life in New South Wales.[MORE]
Walgett High teachers stop work over staffing
The Walgett High School will be disrupted by industrial action today as teachers press for changes to new staffing arrangements.[MORE]
Govt urged to delay Walgett Shire election
A petition has been sent to the Local Government Minister asking for this year's election in the Walgett Shire to be postponed while boundary adjustments are considered.[MORE]
Walgett council prepares for election
The Walgett Shire is preparing to have an elected council for the first time in four years.[MORE]
Keepit Dam water release ends
State Water says it has ended the release of water from Keepit Dam earmarked for irrigators and environmental purposes.[MORE]
Walgett council rethinks land reclassification
The Walgett Shire Council has backed down from a proposal to reclassify 30 farming properties as residential land.[MORE]
Residents label land reclassification 'cash grab'
Walgett residents say the shire council's proposal to reclassify some farming land for rating purposes is a "grab for cash".[MORE]
Greens air opal mining concerns
The Greens party wants the New South Wales Government to stop the expansion of opal mining in the Walgett area until existing mine sites are exhausted and rehabilitated.[MORE]
Ratepayers' group opposes fewer councillors
The Walgett and District Ratepayers Association is appealing for the local council to retain nine councillors.[MORE]
Research estimates payments for sustainable farming
What is considered to be the first research of its type, has put estimates on the payments farmers would expect if they are to manage their land in an environmentally sustainable way.[MORE]
Suvery shows Walgett opposed to council mergers
The Member for Barwon, Kevin Humphries, says a survey of residents in the Walgett Shire has found they are opposed to any amalgamation with surrounding councils.[MORE]
Elder says truckies not soliciting Aboriginal girls for sex
An Aboriginal elder in Walgett, in northern New South Wales, has disputed allegations that truck drivers are soliciting sex from Aboriginal girls in the town.[MORE]
MP rejects truancy laws move
The Nationals' Member for Barwon, Kevin Humphries, says new measures to tackle truancy are a knee-jerk reaction which will not solve educational problems.[MORE]
Truckies 'target Aboriginal girls for paid sex'
Aboriginal women accuse truck drivers of paying girls as young as 8 for sex.[MORE]
MP to quiz residents about Walgett council future
The Member for Barwon, Kevin Humphries, is surveying residents in the Walgett Shire about the future of the local council.[MORE]
Walgett Shire may promote Indigenous art under new plan
A new Aboriginal Reconciliation Plan could see the Walgett Shire Council's information centres promoting and selling the artworks of local Indigenous artists.[MORE]
