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...
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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...
Concerns Rise on 3G Network Closure
National Farmers’ Federation has highlighted the apprehension being faced by farming communities about the shutdown of the 3G mobile network later this year made worse by anecdotal reports of degrading and changing mobile service in some areas and a general lack of...
Farmers Gain Tools to Tackle Future Drought Challenges
The Albanese Government is helping Australian farmers in every State and Territory to prepare for future drought and climate change challenges, with farmers making the most of opportunities to innovate and improve their practices. In the 2024-25 Budget, the Albanese...
Grass Fire Warning
Despite still being in winter, NSW Rural Fire Service a warning of the threat of grass fires in the region. This week Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to a grass fire burning to the northwest of Uralla, which quickly jumped a road and threatened two properties,...
NSW Farmers 2024 Annual Conference
Renewable energy, national traceability reforms and feral pigs were front and centre for farmers debating the key issues affecting agriculture at the NSW Farmers 2024 Annual Conference yesterday. NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin says conference delegates were...









