Three current and former Inverell auctioneers have been selected in the final 10 to compete for the John Weekes Memorial NSW Young Auctioneers competition at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Darcy Brennan from Lehman Stock and property, Luke Reynolds from J.A McGregor...
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Caution Key for Summer Spraying
Farmers spraying weeds are reminded of the golden rules to prevent drift and avoid damage to neighbouring properties this summer. As farmers prepare to tackle summer weeds across the state, NSW Farmers' Agricultural Science Committee Chair Alan Brown said farmers...
Recall on All Terrain Vehicles
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have issued a recall for a particular All-Terrain Vehicle. The 2024-2025 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 and Crew XD 1500 side by side vehicles have been recalled as the exterior door handle actuators on some vehicles may...
Repercussions for Live Sheep Sea Trade Ban
The live sheep by sea trade ban could see the value of NSW sheep and lamb sales take a $125 million hit in just two years, NSW Farmers has warned as it fronted a state government inquiry yesterday. NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin says analysis conducted by the...
Multi-Agency Operation to Clamp Down on Illegal Seafood Sales this Festive Season
As the 2024 festive season approaches, authorities are intensifying efforts to tackle illegal seafood sales across NSW. The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and NSW Police have again joined forces for Operation Trident, a statewide...
Drought Plan Next Step for Farmers
The Albanese Labor Government is preparing for drought and ready to work with farmers and their communities to manage its impact with today’s release of the new Drought Plan. The Drought Plan provides a clearer framework for how the government approaches...
Call for Border Crackdown
Farmers have called for a border crackdown to stop the spread of highly invasive fire ants into NSW, following several biosecurity breaches that exposed the country to a $60 billion risk. NSW Farmers Biosecurity Committee Chair Tony Hegarty said it was clear the NSW...
Farm Fire Fighting Vehicle Trial Starts Tomorrow
The Minns Labor Government is encouraging farmers to take part in a trial that exempts vehicles used to fight fires from registration, in a move that supports rural landholders this bush fire season. Under the trial, participants can nominate a Farm Fire Fighting...
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...