Seeking youth crime solutions that “reflect the realities of life in our region”

A delegation of western council representatives met with Premier Chris Minns last week. Taking part were (l-r) David Kirby (General Manager, Brewarrina Shire Council), Adam Cohen (Councillor, Coonamble Shire Council), Leonie Brown (General Manager, Bourke Shire Council), Greg Hill (General Manager, Coonamble Shire Council), Daniel Keady (Mayor, Coonamble Shire Council), Lachlan Ford (Mayor, Bourke Shire Council), Roy Butler (Member for Barwon), Premier Chris Minns, Tom Stanton (Mayor, Brewarrina Shire Council), Jasen Ramien (Mayor, Walgett Shire Council), Andrew Brown (General Manager, Walgett Shire Council), Donna Ausling (Executive Manager, Environmental Strategy, Economy and Partnerships, Walgett Shire Council). Photo contributed

“I think it was a great meeting with the Premier, he’s in touch with our needs of rural and remote NSW.”

With that assessment, Walgett Shire Council Mayor Jasen Ramien set the tone for what regional leaders described as one of the most constructive discussions held with the State Government in years.

Four Western NSW councils again met with Premier Chris Minns last week to address escalating youth crime and community safety concerns.

The meeting brought together representatives from Walgett, Brewarrina, Bourke, and Coonamble councils, alongside the Premier, the Secretary of the Premier’s Department, and Member for Barwon Roy Butler.

Council leaders said the Premier demonstrated a clear understanding of the pressures faced by regional communities and the significant impact ongoing youth crime is having on families, services, and frontline workers across the far west. […]

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