Labor Northern Tablelands

31/05/2026

Great announcement by the Minns Labor Government in support of regional Local Government organisations, trying to attract new workers.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-releases/essential-local-council-workers-will-now-be-assisted-to-make-move-to-bush-or-a-sea-change

28/05/2026

Great to see the local benefit of Labor’s Building Futures program coming into reality.

We were excited to welcome the first cohort of the Building Futures program to !

Council is building a sustainable workforce while creating real career opportunities for women through a new Civil Constructions apprenticeship inititative.

“This initiative is not just about filling roles, it is about building capability, supporting communities, and creating meaningful career pathways..."

Read more on council's news page 🔗 https://www.armidale.nsw.gov.au/News-articles/Women-building-futures-in-Armidale-region

28/05/2026

Great news for children’s flu vaccinations
https://www.facebook.com/share/1UJAYUX27L/

26/05/2026

Landcare groups in Northern Tablelands will benefit from over $1.75 million in grants from the NSW Labor Government.
Groups to receive funding are as follows:-
North West Regional Landcarers Inc, Bingara
Building a Self-Sustaining Landcare Landscape for the North West NSW - $472,561
This project delivers an integrated regional program to strengthen Landcare capacity, landscape resilience and long-term sustainability.
Weaving Country, Culture and Collaboration: Aboriginal Partnerships for the North West of NSW - $450,000
This project will deliver cultural mapping and governance, culturally safe consultation, cultural competency training, and on‑Country workshops, events and projects, alongside Aboriginal artwork, signage and workforce development.
New England Landcare Network Inc, Armidale
New England Landcare Network - Towards informed, integrative land and water management - $381,098
This program delivers a coordinated, region-wide initiative across the New England to improve informed land and water management through advanced water monitoring, baseline modelling and innovative restoration techniques.
New England Landcare Network - Seeds of Understanding - $449,801
This project will strengthen relationships with local Aboriginal communities to support shared learning, improved cultural awareness and better care for Country.

The Minns Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to support Landcare NSW initiatives, with 22 projects across the state receiving a share of $10 million in grant funding through the Landcare Enabling Program.

26/05/2026

Important information for parents and caters.

Infants can’t speak up for their own safety. Government must. Following expert safety advice, I’ve permanently banned dangerous baby bottle self-feeding devices. Read the full release in the comments.

26/05/2026

This is an important document for the people of Uralla Shire. Have a look and make comments where applicable.

You only have until 5pm this Friday to comment on two important draft documents: our Draft Renewable Energy Action Plan and Draft Operational Plan and Budget 2026-2027. Make sure your voice is heard. https://yoursay.uralla.nsw.gov.au/

26/05/2026

Well said David Harris MP on 'National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week' - a time to reflect and go ‘all in’

"Today is National Sorry Day, a time when we acknowledge the lasting impacts caused by the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families.

Survivors and their descendants continue to demonstrate incredible strength and resilience, ensuring their stories and truths are shared.

National Reconciliation Week, which starts tomorrow, is a reminder of the role we can all play in strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Reconciliation Week ( 27 May to 3 June) begins each year on the anniversary of the successful 1967 referendum and ends on the anniversary of the historic 1992 High Court Mabo decision recognising Native Title.

This year’s Reconciliation Week theme, ‘All In’, is a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation; not just today, but every day.

The NSW Government is committed to work in partnership with Aboriginal organisations, communities, and people to Close the Gap.

We know that when Closing the Gap solutions are designed, led, and implemented by Aboriginal people and communities, in partnership with Government, we get better outcomes.

Our focus is on shared decision-making.

Going ‘All In’ can mean taking practical action in your workplace, school, sporting club or community. It can mean attending or holding a reconciliation event, supporting Aboriginal businesses and artists, learning about the history of your local area, listening to Aboriginal voices, or starting a conversation about reconciliation with family and friends.

Communities across NSW will mark the week with walks, cultural events, language workshops, exhibitions, performances and community gathering. There are dozens of events to get involved in".

Visit the https://www.reconciliation.org.au/ website to find an event near you.

26/05/2026

National Sorry Day 26 May

25/05/2026

Armidale and other Regional Cities will receive significant funding for their airport announced by Catherine King Minister for Transport and Local Government.

Regional Cities NSW (RCNSW) welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of $4.8 million in relief funding for regional and remote airports impacted by the Rex Airlines administration. ✈️

Funding support includes:
📍 Dubbo Regional Council – $598,672
📍 City of Coffs Harbour – $222,177
📍 City of Wagga Wagga – $187,885
📍 AlburyCity – $154,803
📍 Griffith City Council – $153,411
📍 Orange City Council - Wiradjuri Country – $142,686
📍 Broken Hill City Council – $134,863
📍 Armidale Regional Council – $406

Thank you to Minister Catherine King, Minister Kristy McBain MP and the Albanese Government for supporting regional connectivity and recognising the essential role regional airports play in our communities.

Read more:
https://minister.infrastructure.gov.au/c-king/media-release/australian-government-delivering-48-million-relief-regional-and-remote-airports

25/05/2026

Marjorie Henzell President of the Northern Tablelands SEC of the Labor Party was privileged to attend a memorial service celebrating the life of Margie Twentyman on Sunday 24 May in Glen Innes on behalf of The Australian Labor Party, Armidale Branch, Northern Tablelands SEC and New England FEC.
Margie was a lifelong supporter of the cause of Labor and as her daughter, Chelsea said: ‘she loved the Labor Party’. For many years Margie organised polling booth support in Glen Innes.
Margie provided support for The YES Campaign for the referendum.
Margie was committed to social justice and not intimidated by the conservative political environment around her.
Margie Twentyman was a STAR ⭐️