15 months of intense effort and millions of dollars to eradicate the challenging varroa mite from Australia has failed, and authorities and bee keepers will now transition to managing the pest long term.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inAgriculture, Animals, Emergency management
Meat & Livestock Australia launches new bushfire preparation and recovery manual
Ahead of this year’s summer bushfire season, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has created a new manual to help livestock producers prepare and recover.
Posted inMoree
Have your say on the future of Moree
People in the Moree Plains Shire are being invited to have their say on the future of the area in a survey that closes on Friday.
Posted inArmidale
Armidale Courthouse open this market Sunday
Armidale locals who would like a say in the future of the Old Armidale Courthouse are invited to attend an open day at the iconic building on Sunday September 24.
Posted inGrants and funding, NSW Politics
Crumbs for the country in city-centric NSW Budget
Today’s NSW Budget shifts priorities and cash to Western Sydney at the expense of almost everything west of the dividing range.
Posted inAgriculture
APVMA takes action on dimethoate after residue found in avocados, mangos
The APVMA has suspended the registration and labels of chemical products containing dimethoate used as a post-harvest dip for fruit with inedible peel.
Posted inAgriculture
23 year old NLIS system to be replaced
The aging computer system that tracks every cow and most sheep and goats from the paddock to the abattoir is finally getting an upgrade.
Posted inAwards, Business
Regional business award finalists announced
Business NSW has announced the finalists for the 2023 New England North West Business Awards.
Posted inFederal Politics
Last day to update electoral enrolment for Voice referendum
The Australian Electoral Commission is urging all Australian citizens 18 years and older to enrol to vote or check or update their details ahead of the deadline at 8pm today.
Posted inAwareness Events, Health
Calls to not fear people living with dementia during Dementia Action Week
Despite increasing awareness and dementia being the second leading cause of death, fear and a lack of understanding about the condition leads to real-world impacts on people living with dementia.