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...
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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...
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....
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...
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...
Honouring an Extraordinary Woman
The late Jan Sharman OAM was a much-revered member of the Glen Innes community and her legacy to the town was commemorated with a permanent bench in her honour outside of Glen Innes Hospital. Ms Sharman was heavily involved in the Glen Innes Branch of the United...
Hughes Hits Out on Social Media Commentary
Labor’s candidate for the New England Laura Hughes has spoken against and distanced herself from social media comments suggesting New England MP Barnaby Joyce’s cancer diagnosis should be used to question his integrity or fitness to serve. Ms Hughes says personal...
Up to $650,000 Available to Enable Community Implementation
Applications are now invited from not-for-profit groups (NFPs) in remote, rural and regional communities for funding to support projects that reduce emissions and address the impacts of climate change to drive positive and sustainable environmental, social and...