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...
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STA FM Rural News | 28-09-2024
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...
STA FM Rural News | 21-09-2024
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...
Australians to Feel the Pinch Amid Fears of Farmer Exodus
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...
Upgrading NSW Fire Trails Ahead of Bushfire Season
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...
Early Warning as Fires Reported in the District
A small grass fire at Tingha became a cause for concern for a little while yesterday afternoon The fire was located at Kempton Rd with the NSW Rural Fire Service stating at the time that there was no immediate danger but encouraged residents to keep up to date in case...
STA FM Rural News | 14-09-2024
Inverell Cattle Sale Tuesday 10th September. Inverell penned 1129 good quality cattle similar numbers to last sale. It was a good quality offering attended by regular operators who competed freely through most categories. Trends were varied but improved for the most...
Inverell Student Part of Equine Work Experience Program
A select group of females are getting a head-start in the racing and thoroughbred breeding equine industry. The Inverell Times reports Inverell High School Year 11 student Kimberly Wilson is one of 12 girls in the week-long camp at Scone, designed for students from...
Delungra Hotel Shear 4 Life a Success
The Delungra Hotel Shear 4 Life had another successful year of fundraising with event taking place last weekend. Around 400 people attended the event which saw 55 shearers from around the country converge to shear their way towards raising funds for local charities as...









