Regional Australia Bank and SWSbank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a potential merger that would focus on supporting regional communities.
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Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Tax shock for farm trailblazers
Farmers with cellar doors and fruit stands should beware of huge new bills being slapped on them by the state government, NSW Farmers says.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth, Tourism
Tamworth’s 54th festival celebrates ever-increasing crowds and plans ahead
The last notes have been played at the 54th Tamworth Country Music Festival and the city is celebrating an extra successful event.
Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics, Money
NFF calls for long term investment in agriculture
NFF has opted for the long view in a pre-budget submission to the federal government, seeking practical policy settings for the future of the sector
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, Science and Research
The century-long battle against weeds heads to space
It might have a romantic name but African lovegrass wreaks havoc on the landscape, as researchers trial satellite technology and AI to combat the invasive weed.
Posted inLocal News, Tourism
Calling New England orgs to register now for 2026 Australian Heritage Festival
The National Trust of Australia is calling on event organisers to register now for inclusion in the 2026 Australian Heritage Festival.
Posted inRodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth, Tourism
New ABCRA CEO steps straight into National Finals spotlight
One week into the role, the new Australian Bushmen’s Campdraft & Rodeo Association Chief Executive Officer Chris Webb has his boots on the ground.
Posted inEntertainment, Rodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth, Tourism
National Finals Rodeo rides into the Tamworth Country Music Festival
Tamworth is embracing everything country this week with the ABCRA National Finals Rodeo galloping into the city and hundreds of competitors travelling from across the country to compete.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Technology
AI forecasting could drive down household electricity bills
New research finds that AI transformer models can cut electricity price forecasting errors nearly in half, suggesting a path to lower power costs and more efficient renewable energy use.
Posted inTamworth, Tourism
Schooners and Songlines: Tooheys pours it on for TCMF
There are a few certainties in life: country music will always find a stage in Tamworth, and there’ll always be a cold one not far from the action.