Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal and insurer Suncorp, today launched the latest round of grants aimed at supporting community groups in remote, rural and regional Australia to build back better after extreme weather events. Community groups and not-for-profit...
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Farmers Warn of Cactus Crisis
Farmers have warned the march of a destructive cactus through NSW could be only the beginning of the state’s weed woes unless ongoing funding for weed control is secured.NSW Farmers’ Croppa Creek and North Star Branch Chair Richard Doyle said farmers in the north of...
Police Search for Wanted Men
New England Police are appealing for public assistance to locate several people in the region wanted on arrest warrants, as part of Operation Amarok. 27-year-old Michael Jerrard and 19-year-old Douglas Tighe are wanted by virtue of outstanding arrest warrants in...
Rural Aid’s 10-Year Milestone Receives a Welcome Boost
2025 marks a significant milestone for Rural Aid as it celebrates its 10th anniversary—and the occasion is set to be even more special with the support of the Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association Ltd (ALPA), which has named Rural Aid as its official...
Country Mayor Seek to Restore Commonwealth Funding
Chairman of the NSW Country Mayors Association (CMA) Mayor Rick Firman OAM has called for the Australian Government and Opposition to commit to the restoration of Commonwealth funding for Local Government. “Federal Governments of all persuasions have slowly but surely...
EOI open for the National Water Grid Fund
The NSW Government is calling for expressions of interest to participate in the next round of funding applications for the Australian Government's National Water Grid Fund to help drought-proof water supplies and improve water security for country NSW. We are inviting...
New Commissioner for Ag Challenges
NSW Farmers has welcomed the appointment of the state's first legislated Independent Agriculture Commissioner as farmers face mounting challenges around land use and productivity.On Thursday NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty announced Alison Stone as the state’s...
Moylan to Introduce Private Members Bill for Youth Crime Reform
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan gave notice in Parliament today of the introduction of the ‘Regional Youth Crime Reform Bill. Mr Moylan intends to read the Bill either next week or in the March NSW Parliament sittings. The Bill seeks to make three...
Appeal for Information After Pursuit
Police are appealing for information following a pursuit in the state’s north. About 3.10pm on Wednesday 12 February 2025, officers attached to New England Police District attempted to stop a dark blue D22 model 2003 Nissan Navara utility, which was being driven...