Two young local Farmers were among 25 others announced as the next crop of recipients of 2025 Nuffield Australia’s Scholarship program. Jock Barnett from Delungra and Alice Jorgensen from Myall Creek were the new scholars announced at a gala presentation dinner at the...
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Drought Resilience Workshops in Bundarra and Uralla
Uralla Shire Council and Armidale Regional Council are working together to develop a Regional Drought Resilience Plan and will be hosting workshops being in Uralla and Bundarra next week. The community workshops will assist both councils to enhance drought...
STA FM Rural News | 31-08-2024
Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 27th August. Inverell penned 1170 good quality cattle a minimum rise of 163 head. There was an increase in weight for all categories and although there was a return of a major cow buyer those buyers were in limited numbers. Notwithstanding...
Delungra Ready for Working Dog Championships
Yard dog handlers from all parts of NSW and QLD will be heading to Delungra this weekend for the Jill Brown Memorial Working Dog Trial Championships at the Delungra Recreational Ground. $13,000 in prizemoney and trophies are up for grabs in various categories...
NSW Mapping is Wrong: Moylan
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan remains concerned about the ramifications of changes to the Native Vegetation Regulatory Mapping legislation being pushed by the NSW Government. Speaking on STA FM this week, Mr Moylan says several years ago the government mapped...
Reduction Burn Near Bingara
NSW Rural Fire Service are intending to conduct a Hazard Reduction Burn along Elcombe Road in the Bangheet area near Bingara tomorrow morning This Hazard reduction is just one way of preparing for bush fires and will be dependent on suitable weather conditions....
Side By Side Vehicle Recall
Polaris Sales Australia Pty Ltd are recalling a range of side-by-side utility vehicles due to an electrical issue which may cause fire. The recall notice states the 2024 models of the Polaris Ranger XD 1500 and Crew XD 1500, sold nationally between 3rd of January and...
STA FM Rural News 24-08-2024
Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 20th August Inverell penned similar numbers at 1007 very good quality cattle. This was very noticeable through the yearling cattle with extra weight in the heavier categories....
Coulton Takes Government to Task on Inland Rail Project
Outgoing Parkes MP Mark Coulton has taken the opportunity in Parliament this week to call out Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for the halting of the Inland Rail project over the past two years. Mr Coulton says over the years he’s heard speakers talk about issues from...