Fuel and fertiliser shortages are creating a “double hit” for farmers, with fears some may not plant crops this season.
RK Crosby
RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
Posted inBusiness, Local festivals and shows, Made in New England 26, Tenterfield Shire, Uralla
Discover New England’s best makers at Seasons
One of the region’s most beloved expos, Seasons of New England, returns this weekend with a clear purpose: to put the region’s makers where they belong, front and centre.
Posted inBusiness, Made in New England 26, Tenterfield, Uralla
Handcrafted hair style and shampoo to debut at Seasons
Clan of Wild will make its first appearance at Seasons of New England this year, while Tenterfield Soap Co is bringing a new product.
Posted inEnergy, NSW Politics
187 NSW petrol stations out of diesel as Big Oil asked to explain
Fuel shortages are deepening across New South Wales, with 187 service stations now out of diesel as the state government moves to force major fuel companies to reveal how supply is being distributed.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Business
Turning the discarded into magical with a Trick of the Eye
There is a certain kind of magic in Fiona McDonald’s work. Not the kind you learn, but the kind you conjure.
Posted inEnergy, Local News, Money, Travel
Push for free public transport this Easter as fuel prices reshape travel
The NSW Opposition is calling for free public transport over the Easter long weekend, as new data shows rising fuel prices are already changing how Australians plan their holidays.
Posted inEnergy, Local News
Nationals launch fuel tracker as diesel standards lowered to boost supply
The Nationals have launched a new online tool to track fuel shortages across regional Australia, as governments move to ease diesel standards in a bid to boost supply during the deepening fuel crisis.
Posted inAgriculture, Business
Business cheers as landmark EU trade deal signed, but farmers sold short
Australian businesses are celebrating a long-awaited free trade deal with the EU, but farmers warn the agreement delivers little for agriculture and could hurt the sector for decades.
Posted inBusiness, Dorrigo, Made in New England 26, Uralla
Locally made gifts of love
Looking for a locally made gift? Whether it’s flowers and cakes from Glen Innes, or handmade toys from Moree, you can get what you need Made in New England.
Posted inCrime, Moree
Off-duty officer injured in Moree robbery interception
An off-duty police officer is being praised after intervening in an alleged robbery at a Moree grocery store, despite being injured in the process.