Data from the NSW Government’s Combined Drought Indicator shows worsening seasonal conditions across NSW, including the Northern Tablelands, and many local farmers are already feeling the pressure. Member for Northern Tablelands and Shadow Minister for Agriculture...
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Joyce Holds Himself Partially Responsible for the Fuel Crisis
New England MP Barnaby Joyce has admitted he holds himself partially responsible for the current fuel crisis. When asked on STA FM yesterday morning if he took responsibility for the fuel crisis and the closure of four oil refineries while the Coalition was in power,...
Aussie Hay Runners Heading to Bingara at Easter
Aussie Hay Runners will be embarking on another hay drop off in the Gwydir Shire, assisting farmers in the Bingara district. Northern NSW coordinator Peter Sandral says they’ve received funding from the Rural Assistance Authority for 32 semi-trailer loads of hay and...
Bundarra Community Encouraged to Attend Public Hearing
Uralla Shire council is inviting Bundarra residents to a Public Hearing next month in relation to the Draft Plan of Management for the Grace Munro Aged Care Centre at Bundarra. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to provide members of the community with an...
Kearsey Appointed to Top Job in Australian Deaf Rugby
Former Inverell Highlanders Captain Dave Kearsey has been appointed the new President of Australian Deaf Rugby. Dave, more affectionately known as DK, has been the longstanding coach of the Australian men's team and has led them to three grand finals in a row,...
Firefighters Compete at Northern Exercise
More than 330 NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers and staff took part in the 24th annual Northern Exercise at Glen Innes Showground over the weekend. Crews from 12 districts across northern NSW, along with Queensland RFS members, worked through 12 operational scenarios...
Dry Conditions Taking Hold in the Region
The Dept of Primary Industries and Regional Development Drought Forecast suggests that most of the Northern Tableland’s region is likely to transition into the Drought Affected category at the end of May. The expansion of drought declared areas in NSW is being driven...
Wild Dog Control Baiting Programs Underway Across NSW
The Minns Labor Government has launched its autumn offensive against wild dogs to protect farming livestock and the environment with aerial and ground baiting programs underway across NSW. Wild dog activity peaks during the autumn breeding season and acting now can...
NSW Farmers Front Fuel Roundtable
NSW Farmers advocated for the state’s agricultural sector during a NSW Government roundtable discussion on the ongoing fuel crisis.Association President Xavier Martin said it was important to bring the rural experience in front of senior government ministers to...
