Australia’s peak farming bodies are demanding urgent action from the Federal Government after it is yet to respond to two critical drought resilience actions. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), alongside its members Australian Dairy Farmers, NSW Farmers, Primary...
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Power Bank Recalls on the Rise Due to Serious Burn and Property Damage Risks
The ACCC is urging consumers to be alert to a growing list of recalled wireless power banks, which have the potential to cause serious burns and property damage. Power banks, also known as portable battery packs, are portable battery chargers commonly powered by...
Mendes Recognised for VRA Work
A Guyra resident is one of four VRA Rescue NSW volunteers who have been named finalists in the 2025 Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards. Wayne Mendes has been named for the accolade which recognizes volunteers for their dedication, selflessness, and commitment...
Man Injures Hand in Drop Saw Incident
A man aged in his 60’s has sustained serious hand injuries after being injured by a drop saw in Glen Innes on Monday afternoon. NSW Ambulance crews were called to the scene at 2:30 and treated the man for his injuries before the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called in...
Bundarra Church Sold
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Church at Bundarra has been sold for well above the Reserve Price for $331,000 The property went under the hammer earlier this month after the Parish of Inverell deemed it financially impossible to maintain as thy didn’t have the income...
NSW Country Mayors Reiterate Cost Shifting Frustrations
Local Government NSW released a new report on ‘cost shifting’ last week and the Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has reiterated their frustrations and the fact that the impacts are more deeply felt in rural, regional and remote communities. Cost shifting is the...
Nominate Your Community Pharmacy Heroes to Help Find Australia’s best!
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is calling on all Australians to nominate the community pharmacies and pharmacists who consistently provide exceptional service and care for the 2026 Guild Community Pharmacy Awards.These awards celebrate the individuals and teams...
Mitch & Tanya Prepare for the Drover Run
A local couple are gearing up to take part in their 3rd Drover’s Run which kicks off next month, raising money for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Mitch and Tanya Orchard say their looking forward to this year’s 9 day Run which will kick off at Armatree near Gilgandra...
New Boost for Next Gen Aggies
NSW Farmers is encouraging young people to upskill in agriculture as the state government announces a new $5 million boost to the AgSkilled program. On Thursday the Minns Government announced it would extend its AgSkilled initiative for a further twelve months, with...