Farmers are questioning why fruit and vegetable prices haven’t come down in line with new inflation figures. On Wednesday the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that while inflation had dropped to a three-year low, fruit and vegetable prices went up by 6.3 per...
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Gwydir Shire Council Implement Warialda Water Trials
Gwydir Shire Council has introduced a further water trial for Warialda after an initial water saving trial was deemed successful by Council Water restrictions were implemented in the town before Christmas with Council staff hand watering plants in the public gardens...
Local Cricket Resumes After Break
The race for the finals commences tomorrow when Round 10 of the Inverell Cricket competition is played. The match of the round is the top of the table clash between Staggy Creek and competition leaders Square & Compass at Varley Oval. Of their previous three...
Ready to Go for the Bundarra Show
The show circuit begins in the region this weekend when the annual Bundarra Show kicks off tomorrow. Despite not having showjumping events this year, organisers say they will be having a full horse show program, their regular ute show and Twilight Arena Sorting. Show...
Farmers Federation Appoints New Chief Executive
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is pleased to announce Troy Williams’ appointment as its new Chief Executive, effective 3 March 2025. His leadership will focus on delivering measurable outcomes for the agricultural sector and NFF’s member organisations,...
Court Refuses Bail on Teenagers Involved in Fatal Accident
Three teenagers involved in the fatal hit and run on Tuesday morning that claimed the life of a Narrabri motorcyclist near Gunnedah have been their bail refused after fronting Tamworth Children’s court yesterday. The 14-year-old boys face a combined 25 charges after...
Man charged with outstanding warrants
A man has been charged with multiple offences as part of Operation Candle. Operation Candle is a New England Police District operation which commenced on Sunday, 1 December 2024 and targets domestic violence offenders with outstanding warrants for their arrest. A...
NSW Government Has No Plans to Reopen Rail Line
There is now no apparent impediment to the New England region moving forward with a transformative project: the construction of the New England Rail Trail. The Hon Aileen MacDonald OAM MLC asked a question on notice about the future use of the Great Northern Railway...
AMA Launches New Survey to Improve Rural Healthcare in Australia
Doctors working in regional, rural and remote Australia have an opportunity to help shape rural healthcare policies by taking part in the Australian Medical Association’s latest Rural Health Issues Survey. AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen has urged all doctors...