New federal workplace laws introduced yesterday come amid declining business confidence and falling consumer demand. The state’s peak business organisation, Business NSW, says the new right to disconnect laws – as well as changes to casual employment and independent...
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Blue-Green Algae Red Alert for Pindari Dam
WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert warning for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for Pindari Dam located near Inverell. The Red Alert warning applies only to untreated water at Pindari Dam and will remain in place until monitoring confirms that the risk...
Farm Productivity Must Be Top Priority
The state’s peak farm body has welcomed news that an Independent Agriculture Commissioner for NSW is on the way as farmers fight for a fairer future.Today NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty announced legislation would be introduced in September to appoint an...
AFL Northwest to Carry Out Best & Fairest Counts
AFL Northwest will conduct its virtual League Best and Fairest count this week with the women’s count kicking off tonight (Tuesday 27th August) at 8pm. Inverell Saints star and previous winner Gabby Mooney is expected to poll well alongside 1st year player Sarah Drew...
NSW Police Force Turn Attention to D.V Education During Operation Amarok VII
The NSW Police Force have turned their attention to early intervention and education during four days of action under Operation Amarok VII. Operation Amarok is a state-wide operation focusing on domestic and family violence offenders with an elevated level of threat...
Busy Bee Nominations Open
Gwydir Shire Council is welcoming nominations for the Fay Honour & Debbie Ford Busy Bee Award to recognise a valued member of the Warialda community. The award is dedicated to two women, Fay Honour and Debbie Ford who were instrumental in starting the Honey...
Moree Crime Funding Could Be Spent Better: Moylan
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has questioned whether the funding to curb youth crime in Moree is getting the community value for money. Speaking on STA FM on Tuesday morning, Mr Moylan estimates Moree will receive $100 million per year from the State...
Finds and Fines Highlight Strength of Australia’s Biosecurity System
Australia’s robust biosecurity system will be front and centre for the inaugural National Biosecurity Week from 26 to 30 August 2024. Biosecurity threats can be brought in with travellers, sent through the post, come through in cargo or even blow in on the wind....
Coulton Rejects Future Made Bill
Outgoing Federal member for Parkes Mark Coulton has spoken in Parliament about his opposition of the Future Made in Australia Bill. Mr Coulton says he’s becoming increasingly frustrated by the constant virtue-signalling of the Labor Government adding the Future Made...