Australian families deserve to know the real facts about farming, agricultural leaders have warned as misinformation on emissions produced by livestock continues to circulate. NSW Farmers’ Board member Oscar Pearse said the latest Future Now exhibit at the Australian...
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NSW Government Has No Plans to Reopen Rail Line
There is now no apparent impediment to the New England region moving forward with a transformative project: the construction of the New England Rail Trail. The Hon Aileen MacDonald OAM MLC asked a question on notice about the future use of the Great Northern Railway...
AMA Launches New Survey to Improve Rural Healthcare in Australia
Doctors working in regional, rural and remote Australia have an opportunity to help shape rural healthcare policies by taking part in the Australian Medical Association’s latest Rural Health Issues Survey. AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen has urged all doctors...
Bundarra Showgrounds Gets a Boost Ahead of Annual Show
With the annual Bundarra Show only just days away, attendees will notice a fresh look thanks to a $368,866 grant used to put the finishing touches on the showground’s new facilities. The showground has undergone numerous renovations in the last four years and the...
Squadron Energy Sponsorship for Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service
Squadron Energy is renewing its support for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service in Northern NSW after helping their Tamworth and Lismore based aircraft complete over 1,280 missions since July 2023. Squadron Energy CEO, Rob Wheals said the team were proud to support...
Tragic Escalation of Youth Crime Crisis
The NSW Opposition is calling on the Minns Labor Government to take strong and immediate action to help regional communities being gripped by youth crime, after a tragic escalation of the crisis. Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said he is deeply disturbed by an...
Three Teens Arrested After Motorcyclists Dies
A critical incident investigation is underway after a motorcyclist died following a pursuit with a stolen vehicle in the state’s north today. About 7.15am, (Tuesday 28 January 2025), officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol attempted to stop a Isuzu D-Max...
Rural Operation Targets Rural Crime
Two people have been charged following a three-day police operation in the New England region last week. The high-visibility operation to proactively target crimes in rural and regional areas, was run between 6pm on Monday 13 January 2025 and 4am Thursday 16 January...
Albanese Government Takes Strong Action to Protect Telco Consumers
The Albanese Government is bringing forward a number of important reforms to ensure telco consumers are better protected by significantly strengthening the Australian Communication and Media Authority’s compliance and enforcement powers and increasing penalties for...