The Minns Labor Government is delivering $10 million to local councils to target high-risk weeds across the state to protect the state’s primary production and public land. The NSW Government Weeds Action Program funds local councils, known as Local Control...
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Farmers Ready to Work with Re-elected Government
The National Farmers’ Federation congratulates Anthony Albanese and the ALP on their re-election. NFF President David Jochinke said the agricultural sector stands ready to work constructively with the Government. “We look forward to continuing our engagement with...
locks to be Installed at North Star Transfer Station and the Croppa Creek Landfill
Gwydir Shire Council are installing locks on the North Star Transfer Station and the Croppa Creek Landfill. Letters were sent to residents on 1 May 2025 in each catchment area with their access codes and user agreement forms. The locks will be installed on Monday, 2...
eID Workshops to Benefit Sheep producers
Two free workshops are being run by Local Land Services in Walcha in June for sheep producers implementing Electronic Identification. These free workshops have been created for producers and/or clients that may be interested in on farm productivity benefits and data...
Further PFAS Testing for Water Supplies in Warialda
Since the detection of Per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Warialda’s water supply in December 2024, bores throughout the Warialda area have been undergoing further testing. Owners of 20 properties had water supplies tested throughout April as part of...
Women’s Golf Championships Continue in Inverell
Inverell women golfers completed round two of the 3-round championships yesterday. Casey Trevithick finished with 80 off the stick, extending her lead to 7 shots over second placed Sandy Cook. Catherine Lane has held onto the nett lead, but that lead has been reduced...
College Urges Action on Rural and Remote Healthcare
The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) congratulates the Australian Labor Party on being elected as the returning government, urging them to prioritise real investment in rural, remote, and First Nations healthcare. With more than seven million...
A Boost for Glen Innes Cup Meeting
The Glen Innes Jockey Club have received a boost ahead of this Saturday’s rescheduled Cup meeting. Sky 2 Glen Innes meeting has been upgraded to a Saturday full-TAB program with the minimum prizemoney now increasing from $16,000 to $27,000. The race program remains...
Students Make Selection for League Rep Team
Inverell students Sophie Greentree, Tilly Thompson and Lincoln Sharpely have been selected for the Greater Western Rugby League representative teams. Trials were held last Thursday in Gilgandra with the three students, representing Northwest, excelling at the trials....
