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Farm leaders have urged the federal government to consider the unique circumstances of family farming businesses in changes to superannuation laws that passed the House of Representatives this week. NSW Farmers Business Economics and Trade Committee chair John...
WaterNSW has rolled out an enhanced flood training program for specialist dam operators at regional dam sites, significantly adding to the number of skilled personnel across multiple river valleys. Record numbers of WaterNSW dam operations and planning staff have...
Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 1st October. Inverell penned 677 good quality cattle reducing by half with rain events through the drawing area. The regular buyers attended but not all operated. Most sale categories sold to cheaper trends. Light background steers...
Today marks the official start of the 2024-25 bush fire season, as high fuel loads present challenges for fire agencies across the state. The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is prepared for a predicted warm summer, with firefighters having responded to more than 1,600...
A damning report on supermarket behaviour from the consumer watchdog has vindicated The Nationals’ ongoing calls for immediate action to stop alleged price gouging of farmers and families. The ACCC’s 266-page Interim Report from its Supermarket Price Inquiry accuses...
Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 24th September. Inverell penned 1384 good quality cattle a reduction of 330 head. Backgrounders and feeders were competitive and yearling steers variable with a feeder handling multiple weights holding back with his demand. Yearling...
Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 17th September Inverell penned 1053 head similar to last sale however quality was mixed and had a negative affect to some categories. Most regular buyers attended and operated although cow buyers were limited. This did not negate the cow...
Australian households have been given a dire cost-of-living warning, with 34 per cent of Australian vegetable growers considering leaving the industry in the next 12 months. Peak group AUSVEG’s latest Vegetable Industry Sentiment Report also shows 50 per...
The Minns Labor Government is undertaking helicopter inspections of fire trails across the state to prioritise maintenance work needed ahead of the summer bush fire season to help protect lives and communities. Inspections have started in the Sydney region and will...