Farmers say fair prices from the nation’s supermarkets remain nowhere to be seen with new research revealing the two major supermarkets are charging up to $19 more than Aldi for a basket of groceries. According to a price comparison released by CHOICE on...
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Nationals Block International Education Reforms
The Federal government has slammed the National Party claiming it had got into bed with the Liberal Party and the Greens political party to block reforms to international education which they believe will hurt the regional communities they claim to represent. The...
Warialda Water Update
An update has been provided on the investigation to elevated levels of PFAS in Warialda’s Water Supply. Gwydir Shire Council (GSC), with the support of NSW Health, will receive the test results from the bores mid-next week, with bottled water still available for...
Hotter Than Average Weather Forecast for Region
The New England region is set to experience higher than average temperatures in the coming days leading into the working week. Temperatures will be averaging in the mid to high 30s with some parts of the region looking to reach its first 40 degree days for the season,...
Basin Community Funding to Boost Economy
An agreement between the Australian and NSW governments will see $160 million flow to NSW communities in the Murray-Darling Basin to create jobs and boost local economies. NSW is the first state to access the Australian Government’s record $300 million Sustainable...
Grants for Programs Addressing DV Prevention
The Minns Labor Government is continuing to invest in meaningful action to prevent domestic and family violence, opening expressions of interest for community-led primary prevention initiatives. Up to $4.25 million in grant funding is on offer to local organisations...
Livestock Warning against St Johns Wort Weed
Northern Tablelands Local Land Services have issued a warning against the toxic weed St Johns Wort, a weed that is poisonous to livestock. Known for its dense clusters of bright yellow flowers, the weed produces toxins called hypericin that can cause reddening and...
New Defibrillator Arriving for Local Gymnastics Club
Sapphire City Gymnasts have received a jump start for their club thanks to a grant to purchase a life-saving defibrillator device through the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program. Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan met with club president Ashley Bonsor and head...
BHI Healthcare Quarterly Report
The Bureau of Health Information has today released its latest Healthcare Quarterly report, showing activity and performance for public health services in NSW during July to September 2024. Attendances were up by 2.1% in July to September 2024 quarter from the same...