Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has called on NSW Premier Chris Minns to step in and assist rural water users in the light of a recommendation which may see them experience a 245% hike in water prices over 5 year, if implemented Speaking on STA FM this morning,...
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Freight Route Survey
Gwydir Shire Council is dedicated to ensuring our regional road network is resilient, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of our community. Since the project began in 2022, we have gathered invaluable data that informs road maintenance and upgrade decisions...
STA FM Rural News | 23-11-24
Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 19th November. Inverell penned 2221 good quality cattle an increase of 964, a combined prime and store sale. Young cattle dominated and there was in increase in the cow offering. The regular buyers attended to a sale of...
$48 Million Mobile Coverage Boost for Regional New South Wales
The Albanese and the Minns Labor Governments have today announced up to $48 million in joint funding to deliver better mobile coverage along highways and major roads for Australians who live, work or holiday in regional and remote NSW. The NSW Government is...
STA FM Rural News | 16-11-24
Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 12th November. Inverell agents penned 1,57 cattle up by 285 head. All the regular buyer attended and operated on stronger market. The yarding contained good...
STA FM Rural News | 09-11-24
Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 5th November. Inverell penned 972 mixed quality cattle and sold at varied trends to background and feeder demand. Most of the regular buyers attended and operated. Background steers under 280kgs...
Fire Permits Suspended for Northern Tablelands
The Northern Tablelands team of the NSW Rural Fire Service have suspended fire permits until midnight tonight. The suspension, which took place at 12am this morning, comes as a high fire danger rating has been put in place, brought on by the recent rise in...
Sheep and Goat eID Tag Discount Program Now Underway in NSW
As part of the Minns Labor Government’s $945 million biosecurity program, the $10.2 million electronic identification device Tag Discount Program is now live and available to support producers with the costs of eID devices for sheep and goats. The use of eID tags will...
Landholders Urged to Be Vigilant for Fires
The NSW Rural Fire Service has reminded landholders to be wary of fire as conditions change across the New England. The New England RFS advises with drying winds and increased temperatures, landholders are being encouraged to be careful with the use of fire in the...