Better roads, not slower trucks, are what’s needed to reduce the surging road toll in the regions, NSW Farmers has told a state inquiry today.Studies have shown farm workers are four times more likely to die on the nation’s roads than any other driver, with NSW’s...
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Glen Innes Teacher Wins Prestigious National Science Award
Glen Innes High School’s very own Matt Dodds has been nationally recognised for his efforts and contributions to science education. The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are Australia’s most prestigious and highly regarded science awards. Physics and Biology...
Call for National Monitor to Prevent Food Freeze
Farm leaders have warned Australia's fuel insecurity could trigger a nationwide freeze in food deliveries to supermarkets and global consumers within days in the event of an international emergeThe warning comes as the state's peak farm body launches a call for a new...
Regional Australians React to the Nationals’ Backflip on Net Zero
The Nationals' decision to ditch net zero fails to protect the best interests of the regional Australians they claim to represent. Regional Australians are the most impacted by climate change. Doing less on climate action now will result in more extreme weather...
Littleproud believes Nationals Energy and Climate Plan is a Better Option
The Nationals have a new energy and climate plan. It is designed to be cheaper, better, and fairer for all Australians. We will not be bound by a Net Zero commitment.Our plan puts Australians first. We want to lower electricity bills, protect jobs, and still cut...
Meter Reading Begins Today in Bundarra & Uralla
Water meter readings for Uralla and Bundarra will commence today (Wednesday 5th November) and to ensure an accurate and efficient reading, Uralla Shire Council are asking residents for their cooperation by helping them easily and safely access meters. In addition to...
The Silent Killer on Track to be Australia’s Second Biggest Cancer & Why It’s Time to Get Checked
Often called the ‘silent killer’, pancreatic cancer is one of Australia’s deadliest cancers - showing few or no symptoms until it’s often too late. With no national screening program and survival rates sitting at just 13%, Pancare Foundation is urging Australians to...
Launch of DV Notify to Boost Victim-Survivor Safety
The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are working together to build a safer New South Wales, launching a new digital service that will strengthen protections for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. DV Notify is a first-of-its-kind Australian service...
Reward for Information into Murder of Theresa Binge Increased to $1 million
The NSW Government, together with the NSW Police Force, will announce a $1 million reward for information into the murder of Boggabilla woman Theresa Binge. Theresa Binge, then aged 43, was last seen about midday on Friday 18th July 2003 at the O’Shea’s Royal Hotel in...
