Throughout August, farmer support charity Farm Angels are calling on Australians to wear their best flannelette shirts to support farming families across the country through an initiative called Flanno for a Farmer. Farm Angels was established as Drought Angels in...
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Former MP’s New Role
Former Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has taken on the role as an independent advisor to New England-based soil, pasture and agronomy business Precision Pastures. According to the Inverell Times, Mr Marshall will provide strategic guidance and support...
Bushfire Danger Period Begins
The Bushfire Danger Period has commenced today in the Northern Tablelands. The Bushfire danger period has commenced for the Tenterfield, Glen Innes and Inverell Local Government Areas, meaning Fire Permits are now required. The NSW Rural Fire Service Northern...
More Support for Councils & Farming Communities
NSW Farmers has renewed calls for fairer local government funding for regional and rural communities following a state parliamentary inquiry held earlier this week. NSW Farmers Business, Economics and Trade Committee Chair John Lowe says local councils were on the...
New Agreements Deliver Road Repair Funding in Just Three Months
More than $296 million in fast tracked new funding has flowed to regional NSW councils to repair roads and transport infrastructure damaged during natural disasters in just three months. The money flowed between April and June after the NSW Labor Government announced...
Reduction Burn For Elcombe Rd
The NSW Rural Fire Service is expected to carry out a hazard reduction burn along the edge of Elcombe Road in the Bangheet area near Bingara in the Gwydir Shire Tuesday after being postponed Monday. The burn consists of prescribed burning of vegetation to reduce the...
Fresh Start for Farmers on the Table
NSW Farmers says the Albanese Government reshuffle presents a fresh opportunity for a practical and commonsense approach to the agricultural industry.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Tasmanian MP Julie Collins would replace Murray Watt as Agriculture...
STA FM Rural News | 27-07-2024
Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 23rd July. Numbers increased for a yarding of 1,840 head. The main increase was in the yarding of cows with the largest offering for several years. There was also a good supply of yearlings and a few less weaners this week. ...
Men’s Night Out: Supporting Our Mates
An evening gathering will be held at Glen Innes tonight to commemorate farmers that have taken their own lives as well as support men’s Mental Health. GLENRAC will be hosting the inaugural “Men’s Night Out: Supporting our Mates” event which will raise awareness...