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Posted inAgriculture, New England Surrounds

Farmers fight for cattle tick control

by Michael BurtJuly 27, 2025July 28, 2025

Increasing cattle tick and tick fever outbreaks in the Northern Rivers region has inspired Northern NSW beef producers to lobby for a return to stricter control measures at the NSW Farmers Annual Conference this week.

Posted inAgriculture, Bellata, Energy, Moree

Northern canola crops could takeoff

by Michael BurtJuly 20, 2025July 22, 2025

Canola crops in the Liverpool Plains and the north west ‘Golden Triangle’ region could soon be fuelling the future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in Australia.

Posted inHealth, Local News

Herding more bush maternity services

by Michael BurtJuly 7, 2025July 9, 2025

The New England region’s own maternal health advocate Jen Laurie has been busy herding up support for significant government investment in rural maternity services.

Posted inAgriculture, Narrabri

Narrabri farmers up for cotton award

by Michael BurtJune 15, 2025June 16, 2025

Narrabri farmers Thomas and Julia Eather have been named as one of five finalists for Cotton Australia’s 2025 Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year. The brother and sister team have […]

Posted inAgriculture, Moree Plains Shire

101 ways to get into agriculture

by Michael BurtJune 13, 2025June 14, 2025

Cotton farmer and agronomist Grace Griffiths is on a mission to promote the wide and wonderful world of working in the agricultural sector.

Posted inLocal politics, Tourism

High end fees for High Country camping

by Michael BurtMay 22, 2025May 25, 2025

Camping in New England High Country national parks could get a whole lot more expensive under a new tiered fee system proposed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).

Posted inAgriculture, Deepwater, Energy

Agrivoltaics could shine in Deepwater

by Michael BurtMay 16, 2025May 20, 2025

German know-how in renewable technology and agrivoltaics could soon be arriving in Deepwater if a 120MW solar farm and battery storage project gets the green light.

Posted inArmidale, Environment, Health

Clearing the air in Armidale

by Michael BurtMay 6, 2025May 10, 2025

Armidale will play a leading role in Asthma Australia’s push for nation-wide incentive scheme to replace wood heaters in homes with air conditioners.

Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate

Meet Jamie Chaffey, Nationals, Parkes

by Michael BurtApril 30, 2025May 1, 2025

Jamie Chaffey says his inspiration for standing in the federal election is seeded from frustrations in dealings with local council on supporting local businesses.

Posted inAgriculture, Tamworth

Biosecurity trumps beef tariffs

by Michael BurtApril 4, 2025April 8, 2025

The Australian beef industry has joined Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Coalition in defending strict biosecurity protocols that prevent the import of fresh US beef into Australia. Read more here.

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