As we prepare to pause for a minute’s silence on Remembrance Day at 11am, Barraba is also celebrating a special birthday.
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Posted inArmidale, Business, General News
Regional Australia Bank continues its rapid growth
Just months after completing the merger with Macquarie Credit Union, Regional Australia Bank has announced anther merger, this time with the Lismore based Summerland Bank.
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New drought forecasting system launched
A groundbreaking drought forecasting system will make its debut in this month’s State Seasonal Update, published online today.
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Fatal motorcycle crash at Niangala
A motorcycle rider has died following a crash south of Niangala, which sees traffic diverting via Walcha to get around the scene.
Posted inBendemeer, General News, What's on
Entries open soon for this month’s Bendemeer Campdraft
There’s a change in the air for The Bendemeer Campdraft, with the event set to take its place at the town’s rodeo grounds, on November 30-December 1 and entries open November 5-6.
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Breakthrough with GPs now able to give patients new migraine meds on PBS
Migraine Australia says changes made today that allow GPs will be able to start their patients on the new migraine management medications on the PBS is a win for rural patients.
Posted inArmidale, Education, General News
UNE’s Annette Cowie wins award for innovation
UNE’s Professor Annette Cowie has been named as the recipient of the Innovation in NSW Public Sector Science and Engineering award at the 2024 Premier’s Prizes for Science & Engineering.
Posted inGeneral News, Tamworth
Rumour of boxer’s role in teen’s death aired at inquest
After the body of a teenager was found on train tracks in regional NSW there were rumours a local boxer was involved, an inquest has been told.
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New tech to improve emergency warnings
Testing will soon begin on cutting-edge technology to improve early warnings about floods and bushfires in NSW.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Federal Politics, General News, Health
New medications for cancer delayed until after the election
New cancer medications are among those being delayed by bureaucracy, with a government committee deferring consideration of 45 new medications for the PBS.