The Minns Labor Government is encouraging farmers to take part in a trial that exempts vehicles used to fight fires from registration, in a move that supports rural landholders this bush fire season. Under the trial, participants can nominate a Farm Fire Fighting...
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Livestock Warning against St Johns Wort Weed
Northern Tablelands Local Land Services have issued a warning against the toxic weed St Johns Wort, a weed that is poisonous to livestock. Known for its dense clusters of bright yellow flowers, the weed produces toxins called hypericin that can cause reddening and...
Zero Turn Mowers Recall
A series of John Deere ZTrak zero turn mowers have been recalled due to an issue with the engine which may cause a possible fire hazard. Model numbers Z720E, Z730M, Z740R and Z760R are the recalled mowers which were sold in green and yellow between February 2018 and...
STA FM Rural News | 07-12-24
Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 3rd December Inverell penned 958 less to offer 1263 good quality cattle. All the regular buyers attended although not all exporters operated. Trends were dearer for...
Livestock eID Changes 2025
The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) is reminding livestock producers and industry stakeholders that mandatory electronic identification (eID) is set to take effect from 1 January 2025. As part of the state’s ongoing efforts to...
Hazard Reduction Burn Scheduled for Wallangra
NSW Rural Fire Service advise there will be a Hazard Reduction burn conducted tomorrow (Wednesday 4th December) on the Yetman Rd at Wallangra Crews will be conducting a Hazard Reduction burn spanning an area covering approximately 64.1 hectares. The Service says...
STA FM Rural News | 30-11-24
Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 26th November. The supply of stock at Inverell reduced by 497 head to 1,724. The yarding was dominated by heavy yearling feeder steers and heifers plus export bullocks and cows with only a...
Moylan Calls for Premier to Step in for Rural Water Users
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,...
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...

