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Kevin Anderson continues push to repurpose Banksia House

State Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has continued his push to have Banksia House repurposed into a regional mental health, alcohol and drug detoxification and recovery centre. A parliamentary petition calling on the state government to retain and refurbish the facility recently closed and received 2,462 signatories. The call-to-action was initiated by Samanthan McBean and supported by Mr Anderson as well as local leaders including Gunnedah Shire mayor Colleen Fuller. “This petition from residents of New South Wales draws to the attention of the house (House of Assembly) the significant unmet need for alcohol and other drug detoxification services across […]

Oct 5, 2026

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Coalition petrol shield plan

The Coalition has announced a proposed Fuel Price Shield that would automatically halve fuel excise when the two-week average closing price of Brent crude rises above US$100 a barrel. Under the proposal, the tax reduction would be worth about 27 cents a litre, or around $15 for a typical tank of fuel. The policy would also temporarily reduce the heavy vehicle road user charge to zero, which the Coalition says would provide direct relief to truck and bus operators while reducing costs across the broader economy. Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey said sharp increases in global oil prices quickly […]

Oct 5, 2026

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Nick Millar to oversee Roos as first grade coach

Incoming Boggabri first grade coach Nick Millar will maintain a strong focus on club culture as he takes the coaching reins of the Kangaroos. Millar’s appointment was announced by the Roos recently after long-standing and respected club leader Shane Rampling had earlier announced that the 2026 season would be his last. Rampling had served as first grade coach for eight seasons in what will be remembered as a strong period of development for the club, including playing in the 2024 first grade grand final. What was initially meant to be a brief six-month playing stint, alongside his brother Nathan, has […]

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Stacey McAllan Legal: Thriving, leading boldly

The principal lawyer behind Stacey McAllan Legal has had her fair share of overcoming challenges – which may be why in the business of law she is thriving. Stacey has never let adversity stop her from aiming high and meeting those goals. She was a teenage mum and went to university later in life. She worked and studied while raising four children, completing a Bachelor of Laws and purchasing Walker Beer Solicitors & Conveyancers in partnership with a colleague in 2010 and then become the sole owner of the firm in 2017. She hopes her experiences encourage young people to […]

Mar 5, 2026

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