An alliance of regional banks and mutual funds has trashed an industry plan to use multi-bank hubs to salvage face-to-face banking in the bush, saying it will fail customers.
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Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Moree, NSW News, Social issues and services
Farmers want slasher taken to length of daylight saving
While city workers might rejoice, for farmers the onset of daylight saving time is a six-month grind – and they’re calling for compromise.
Posted inNational News, Rugby League, Sport
Newcastle go from wooden spoon to NRL grand final
Newcastle have beaten Penrith 22-14 to book a spot in the NRL grand final against Sydney Roosters.
Posted inNational News, Sport
‘Beyond what we did’: Three-peat great lauds new Lions
Brisbane champion Jonathan Brown believes the Lions’ new premiership three-peat winners are better than his early 2000s team and can win a fourth-straight flag.
Posted inLegal, Moree, Obituary
Moree born first female High Court judge dies
Pioneering Australian judge Mary Gaudron has been honoured for her contributions to Australia’s legal landscape after her death at age 83.
Posted inMoree, Sport
‘Just magic’: life is but a dream rowing in the outback
With a lack of water and boats, Australia’s outback communities have never been at the centre of the elite sport of rowing. Until now.
Posted inEnergy, NSW News
Data centres forced to pay their own way under reforms
Fast-tracked data centres will have to comply with standards on water and energy that the state government says are needed to protect local communities.
Posted inNational News, Phone and Internet
Left behind: rural Aussies relying on century-old tech
With no mobile coverage to make a call, some rural Australians are turning to century-old technology and using two-way radios to communicate.
Posted inNSW News, Sport
Daley makes right call after rewriting Origin legacy
Laurie Daley faced enormous criticism during his time as NSW coach but he ensured he finishes a winner after stepping down from the role.
Posted inNational News, Technology
Electric vehicle sales soar during fuel price crunch
Australian motorists are voting with their feet and wallets as electric cars drive a path through the market.