Farmers have called on telecommunications providers to ensure farming communities don’t lose connectivity as the 3G network is shut down. On Monday, Telstra and Optus commenced the process of switching off their 3G networks as they transitioned to 4G and 5G...
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Bill to Strengthen Puppy and Dog Welfare Across New South Wales
The Minns Labor Government has introduced a Bill to Parliament to strengthen puppy and dog welfare across the state by establishing clear guardrails and standards for dog breeders. Committed to during the election this legislation has been developed through close...
Telstra 3G Closure: How It Will Work and What’s next
From 12.01am on Monday 28th October 2024, Telstra will begin closing its 3G network and customers with devices that rely on 3G for Emergency Calls (4G data, 3G Voice, or VoLTE capable but require 3G for Triple Zero) will be blocked from accessing Telstra’s network and...
Energy Market Operator Defends Costly Plans
The Australian Energy Market Operator insists it's providing the cheapest and most reliable way to power homes and businesses under net-zero plans. Nationals senator Matt Canavan told an inquiry on Wednesday it was a "huge gap and scandal" that the market body...
Keep Farm Communities Connected
The switch to 4G and 5G networks must provide better connectivity to rural communities, NSW Farmers has urged as telcos prepare to shut down the nation’s 3G network for good. On Monday 28 October Telstra and Optus will switch off their 3G networks as they transition...
Virtual Fences Are the Future
Farmers have cheered as a state government inquiry has backed calls for virtual fencing technology to be legalised for use in NSW. NSW Farmers Dairy Committee member Robert McIntosh said the extensive benefits of virtual fences were evident in the state government’s...
Young Male Motorcyclists Over-Represented in Road Deaths
Young male motorcycle riders are dying at almost twice the rate of other groups, with the NSW Government today issuing a call for caution from riders and other drivers on the road this Motorcycle Awareness Month. The proportion of motorcycles involved in road crashes...
Reece Hot Water Unit Recall
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have issued a recall on a particular Outdoor water heater unit. The ACCC have advised the Thermann X Split Heat Pump Water Heater Outdoor Unit, sold exclusively by Reece Australia, has had its THP45 series of hot...
Dispute Resolution Funding Available for NSW Farmers Impacted by the State’s Renewable Energy Transition.
The state’s peak farm body has welcomed news that independent advice and dispute resolution services will soon be available to farming families directly impacted by the state’s renewable energy transition.On Tuesday the NSW Government announced $1.3 million in funding...








