The Minns Labor Government has moved to extend the strict bail test that applies to young people accused of stealing cars and breaking into homes, amid ongoing concerns about youth crime. An additional test under section 22C of the Bail Act 2013 was introduced by the...
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Report Reveals Grim Reality for Australia’s Migrant Meat Workers
A new RMIT University report gives voice to the experiences of Pacific Island workers in Australia’s meat industry who say they feel trapped and exploited. The report launched today – Meat the reality: unpacking the exploitation of PALM scheme workers...
$1 million for Healthcare Facilities in Armidale and Moree
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed news $1 million will be spent across Armidale and Moree to upgrade hospitals and health facilities. As part of the NSW Government’s Regional Health Works Program, five projects will benefit from the funding....
$400,000 Available for Resilience and Preparedness in Disaster Impacted Communities
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...
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...
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...
