Mayor Margot Davis recently welcomed Ray Willis, NSW Drought Coordinator, to the Glen Innes Severn Local Government Area as part of his engagement with communities experiencing ongoing drought conditions. The visit provided an opportunity for Council to outline...
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LLS Seasonal Update Reveals Worsening Drought Conditions
Drought conditions intensifying across central and northern NSW Low rainfall totals have continued across much of northern NSW during April, further impacting on-ground conditions in drought affected areas. On farm water storage levels are becoming critical in many...
Labor Cuts Inland Rail Project
“Really significant project that the Australian government is very proud to be delivering for the Australian people.” That’s how Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Catherine King described the Inland Rail project just...
NSW Farmers Calls for Answers on Inland Rail
NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin says the Albanese Government needs to provide answers after it scrapped a multi-billion dollar freight project that was poised to connect productive farming businesses and communities across the country.“NSW Farmers policy supported...
Moylan Criticizes Government Over Drought Relief Response
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has criticized the Minns Labor government for their response to the ongoing drought hitting hard in Ashford and Bonshaw. Mr Moylan says he still hasn’t received a single response from NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty to any...
National Fuel Reserve Must Reach Regional Australia, Transporters Warn
Australia’s livestock and rural transporters have welcomed a billion-litre national fuel reserve but warned the Federal Government the measure will only matter if diesel reaches the regions when supply fails. The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association...
Aussie Helpers in Inverell
Charity organisation Aussie Helpers is in Inverell today to meet with local producers after receiving requests for assistance. Aussie Helpers is a national rural support organisation, providing support to farmers and rural communities for 25 years. After being in...
Northwest Beef Producers Forum 2026 Offering Timely Advice
With dry seasonal conditions and a fuel shortage creating challenges for beef producers in the North West this year, advice on offer at the 2026 North West Beef Producers Forum in May will focus on helping producers navigate the season ahead.Tailored for beef...
Drop-In Drought Support Sessions in Yetman and Ashford
Local Land Services staff will be on site in Yetman and Ashford this week to help with any questions you may have about managing livestock during drought.📍Yetman: 10 am - 3 pm, Wednesday 6 May at the Yetman Store📍Ashford: 10 am - 3 pm, Thursday 7 May at the TnJ...
