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Northern Tablelands Local Land Services, in partnership with the University of New England, have been hard at work catching adult Bell’s Turtle (Wollumbinia belli) females before the start of the breeding season in a significant effort to save the endangered species...
NSW Farmers is reminding employers of new wage theft laws that will come into play from 1 January 2025. Under these new laws, harsh criminal penalties will now apply for businesses that intentionally underpay their employees, regardless of the quantum of the...
Wildlife friendly fences allow animals to jump over or safely crawl under them, reducing the risk of animals getting caught in a wire twist. It is strongly recommended that fences do not have any barbed wire. However, if barbed wire must be used, it is best not to...
The Albanese Government is ensuring that supermarkets will face multi-million-dollar penalties for harmful breaches of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. The Albanese Government will today introduce the Treasury Laws Amendment (Fairer for Families and Farmers and...
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has called on NSW Premier Chris Minns to step in and assist rural water users in the light of a recommendation which may see them experience a 245% hike in water prices over 5 year, if implemented Speaking on STA FM this morning,...
Farmers have beaten the odds to lift NSW’s agricultural production to its third highest level in history, according to a new report released by the state government this week. Despite challenging seasonal conditions during the first half of the year, NSW’s...
Four current and former Inverell auctioneers have been shortlisted to take part in the Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association Sydney Auctioneer School and selection for next years NSW Young Auctioneer competition in Sydney. Nash Tome from Elders Inverell...
Farmers have welcomed new merger reforms amid supermarket pricing scandals and the cost of living crisis but warn more work must be done to fix entrenched competition problems impacting families. On Thursday the House of Representatives passed new merger and...
A special registration solution for farm vehicles used to fight fires in NSW is long overdue, the state’s peak farm body has said.Farm Fire Units are a common implement on many farms, usually consisting of a small truck, ute or trailer with permanently fixed water or...