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The switch to 4G and 5G networks must provide better connectivity to rural communities, NSW Farmers has urged as telcos prepare to shut down the nation’s 3G network for good. On Monday 28 October Telstra and Optus will switch off their 3G networks as they transition...
Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 15th October. Inverell penned 1019 mixed quality cattle a slight rise of 155head. Not all regular buyers attended resulting in mixed trends with a noted increase for feeder heifers and strong demand for light background steers. Quality...
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has slammed the Federal Labor Government, reiterating a future Nationals Government will reinstate the live sheep export trade, following Labor’s announcement of disingenuous ‘extra funding’ for the ‘transition’ to phase out the...
Australian Red Meat exports remained at a firm pace over September, with beef, lamb, mutton and goatmeat exports all on track for record export volumes.Exports of Goatmeat rose 43% year-on-year in September to 4765 tonnes, the highest monthly figure on record with the...
Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 8th October. Inverell yarded 864 fair quality cattle a slight increase of 187 head. Limited competition on the plainer types with an absence of some feeder operators and a softening of the cow market for similar reasons. Trends...
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...