What’s happening From 10 December 2025, some social media platforms will be restricted, by law, to people aged 16 and over. These laws require affected platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent anyone under 16 from creating or holding accounts. These measures are...
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Fresh Call for EiD Funding
NSW Farmers has warned it will review its support for mandated traceability reforms unless continued funding for the transition is delivered, alongside eID tag-free pathways.A state government scheme providing discounted eID devices for sheep and goats will end on 31...
NSW Inland Rail On Track: Narrabri to North Star
The Minns Labor Government has greenlit the final leg of Inland Rail in NSW – Phase 2 of the Narrabri to North Star section – clearing the tracks for faster freight, better connectivity, and a boost in regional jobs. This milestone marks the final planning approval...
Federation Has Their Say on Environmental Act Deal
Comments attributable to NFF President Hamish McIntyre Farmers have been left bitterly disappointed by the deal between the Government and the Greens on environmental reform. The Prime Minister has confirmed the Government has made a deal with the Greens on...
Producers: Plan Ahead for a Stress-Free Festive Season
With the countdown on to Christmas, Local Land Services is reminding landholders that a bit of pre-Christmas planning could take a number of stresses away this festive season.Without the option of selling stock with markets and meatworks closed over Christmas,...
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Inverell Shire Council has been advised by Transport for NSW that multiple roads across the town of Ashford have been reviewed by their team and will be reduced to 50km/h from their previous 60km/h. The changes will be implemented on Wednesday 10th December 2025....
Grants Now Open for Fishing Education and Infrastructure Enhancements
The next round of Recreational Fishing Trust funding is open for applications from fishing clubs and community groups, with a focus on recreational fishing education projects, alongside fishing infrastructure and access. Funding is now available for recreational...
Record Low Confidence in Agriculture Minister
NSW Government neglect in the agricultural sector has been laid bare with the latest departmental survey results showing record low morale at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The 2025 People Matter Employee Survey results show a sharp...
New Reforms Give Right to Repair
The state’s peak farm body has welcomed a Federal Government commitment to extend right to repair laws to agricultural machinery.NSW Farmers’ President Xavier Martin said the reforms pledged by Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Friday had followed years of advocacy by...
