The Albanese Government is increasing help to Australian farmers and primary producers by launching Round Two of its popular On Farm Connectivity Program. The Government is boosting its funding to $18 million to support eligible ag-tech and connectivity solutions,...
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Moylan to Give Maiden Speech Today
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan will make his inaugural speech in State parliament this morning. Mr Moylan says the August parliamentary sittings started this week, and he's humbled and excited to be giving his inaugural speech today at 10.15am. The new MP was...
Councils Footing the Bill on GP Recruitment
Inverell’s Doctor shortage is easing with the recent addition of 2 doctors this year, however, according to Inverell Shire Councillor Wendy Wilks, more are needed. Councillor Wilks says with 3 local doctors retiring last year, leaving just 6 doctors to service a shire...
NSW Agriculture to Extend AgSkilled Program
The NSW Government is helping futureproof the State’s farming industry by extending a program focused on upskilling the State’s agricultural workforce. NSW Agriculture is set to benefit from a $5 million boost from the government by extending the AgSkilled program, an...
Aust. Govt. Mobile Service Centre Warialda
The Australian Government Mobile Service Centre is arriving in Warialda later today. The Mobile Service Centre will be providing Warialda residents information about Australian Government payments for rural families, older Australians, students, job seekers, people...
Highlanders Charging Towards Finals
The Inverell Highlanders have triumphed in both their First and Reserve grade games after defeating visitors Gunnedah Red Devils at Rugby Park in Central North Rugby Competition on Saturday. The Highlanders Men’s First have their sights set on a finals berth after...
NE Times ‘Best of the Best’ Comp Begins
The New England Times have commenced their ‘Best of the Best’ Competition after a successful reception of their initial “Best of The New England” online competition. Thirty-One categories over the past 8 weeks were up for nominations by New England locals where they...
Issues with Communications at Bingara
Member for New England Barnaby Joyce travelled to Bingara this week where he spoke to locals regarding issues raised in the area. According to local Bingara residents, the biggest issue facing the region is not only the lack of communications towers, with only one...
Chaffey wins Preselection as Candidate for Parkes
Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey is looking forward to packing up his office if he wins the seat of Parkes in the upcoming Federal Election in 2025 after securing his preselection as The Nationals’ candidate on Saturday. Mayor Chaffey beat 2 other candidates to win...