The NSW Government has seized over 300,000 vapes over the past year, as it introduces harsher penalties for suppliers in the NSW Parliament. Maximum penalties for illegal vape supply are set to soar from $1,650 to approximately $1.54 million, with prison sentences...
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ACCC Free Range Labelling Guidance
The ACCC has released guidance for ‘free range’ labelling of poultry egg and meat in the event of an outbreak of the deadly avian influenza H5N1 in Australia. In case of a declared H5N1 outbreak, poultry producers may be required by government regulations to house...
GLENRAC Receives Recognition in State Parliament
Glen Innes Local Organisation GLENRAC has recently been given a Community Recognition Statement in the NSW State Parliament. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan paid tribute to the organisation for their efforts towards the Men’s Night event held in July...
Urgent Action Called Against Red Imported Fire Ants
A recent breakout of red imported fire ants has prompted an urgent call to action by the State’s peak farming body. According to the NSW Govt, Red Imported Fire Ants were discovered in pallets of turf being installed this week on a private property on the North Coast,...
Infants to Receive Free RSV Vaccine from 2025
Infants will be able to receive a free immunisation to protect them against serious illness from RSV, under a new $16.6 million NSW Government RSV prevention program to begin next year. RSV is a major cause of respiratory illness infecting up to 90 per cent of...
Safe Places for Faith Communities Grant
The NSW Government has announced an additional $5 million investment in the Safe Places for Faith Communities Grants program furthering efforts to improve safety and security for faith groups across the state. The funding is part of a $15 million program focused on...
Nurses & Midwives Strike Again for Better pay & Conditions
Public sector nurses and midwives across NSW have gone on strike for 24 hours today, after talks between the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) and the NSW government failed to reach an outcome on wages. NSWNMA General Secretary, Shaye Candish, said the...
Federal Govt Throws REX a Lifeline
The Federal Labor Government has offered REX Airlines a lifeline to keep regional routes running while the company continues to work through its voluntary administration process. The $80 million support to the airline was announced yesterday, which will also be used...
Youth Parliament 2025
Teenagers from around the region are being encouraged to nominate for the Youth Parliament 2025. Youth Parliament is the Y NSW’s flagship youth leadership and engagement program and has been operating for over 20 years in NSW. If successful, teenagers will be able to...




