More than 330 NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers and staff took part in the 24th annual Northern Exercise at Glen Innes Showground over the weekend. Crews from 12 districts across northern NSW, along with Queensland RFS members, worked through 12 operational scenarios...
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NSW Farmers Front Fuel Roundtable
NSW Farmers advocated for the state’s agricultural sector during a NSW Government roundtable discussion on the ongoing fuel crisis.Association President Xavier Martin said it was important to bring the rural experience in front of senior government ministers to...
Dry Conditions Taking Hold in the Region
The Dept of Primary Industries and Regional Development Drought Forecast suggests that most of the Northern Tableland’s region is likely to transition into the Drought Affected category at the end of May. The expansion of drought declared areas in NSW is being driven...
Report Reveals ED Presentations Growing at Region’s Hospitals
The Bureau of Health Information’s Healthcare Quarterly report reveals the number of people leaving emergency departments before treatment is increasing across the state at an alarming rate. The numbers show demand at Armidale, Inverell and Moree Hospitals has...
Glen Innes Under Level 2 Water Restrictions
Glen Innes Severn Council has implemented Level 2 water restrictions for Glen Innes after recent inspections of Beardy Weir, which supplies the town’s water. The restrictions have been implemented following inspections that confirmed water levels reached the trigger...
Gill Elected to Gwydir Shire Council
Warialda’s Ravi Gill has been elected as the new Councillor for Gwydir Shire Council following yesterday’s countback election. Mr Gill fills the position left vacant following the resignation of Cr Marilyn Dixon due to illness. The NSW Electotal Council says the...
Moylan Criticizes Government for Inaction in the Bush
Northern Tablelands MP and Shadow Agriculture Minister Brendan Moylan has slammed the Minns Labor government for not doing enough for regional NSW. Mr Moylan criticized the government for not doing anything related to rising fuel prices, the rise in feral pigs, cost...
Preparing for the Renewable Energy Boom
Uralla Shire Council has released its first comprehensive update on the region’s growing role in the New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), based on 18 months of planning and community engagement. With several major wind and transmission projects underway, Uralla is...
Consider Early Weaning to Maintain Stock Condition During Drought and Dry Times
With much of NSW drought affected and experiencing deteriorating conditions, Local Land Services is reminding producers that early weaning of calves and lambs can be an effective strategy to manage stock nutrition and condition. By weaning earlier in a tough season,...
