With the countdown on to Christmas, Local Land Services is reminding landholders that a bit of pre-Christmas planning could take a number of stresses away this festive season.
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Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Local News
Soil shocker: This book will make you love dirt
It’s not every day a book about dirt gets passed around like a family treasure, but this World Soils Day, New England locals are digging deep into a read that’s literally ground-breaking.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, Local News
Low Methane Beef project delivers first genomic insights to help reduce emissions in beef cattle
The Low Methane Beef (LMB) project has reached a major milestone, releasing its first genomic Research Breeding Values (RBVs) for methane emissions in beef cattle.
Posted inFeature, Good News, Narrabri, Tourism
Narrabri CBD to come alive with return of Christmas Pop-Up Shop
Narrabri Shire Council is once again bringing festive cheer and local foot traffic to the heart of the CBD with the return of its annual Christmas Pop-Up Shop, now in its fifth year.
Posted inBusiness, Economy, Inverell Shire, Local News, Regional Development
Inverell Shire Council Releases 2024–2025 Annual Report
Inverell Shire Council has released its 2024–2025 Annual Report, outlining a year marked by steady financial performance, substantial capital works and a continued focus on maintaining essential services across the region.
Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Local News
Licence to spray: EPA kicks off North West pesticide campaign
NSW pesticide users are being urged to make sure they have the relevant licences and training ahead of a new compliance campaign kicking off in the northwest.
Posted inLocal News, Parenting and kids, Recreation, Technology
NSW to tighten E-bike regulations amid safety concerns
The NSW Government is cutting the legal power limit for e-bikes and tightening regulations ahead of Christmas, as concerns grow over young riders using high-powered, unsafe devices.
Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics, Good News
NFF secures breakthrough on Right to Repair for farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has secured a Federal Government commitment to extend Right to Repair reforms to agricultural machinery, hailing it a historic win for farmers and a direct result of years of advocacy from the farm sector.
Posted inDundee, Feature, Technology
Planned disruption to Telstra Mobile Network at Dundee
Mobile services in the Dundee area will be temporarily affected on Dec.5 as Telstra upgrades its mobile base station to bring a better 4G and new 5G.
Posted inArmidale, Entertainment, Feature, Good News, Parenting and kids, Tourism
Skywhales to soar over Armidale at 2026 Autumn Festival
Armidale is set to witness an unforgettable sight in 2026, with the iconic skywhales to grace the skies during the city’s beloved Autumn Festival.