Last night’s severe storms seem to have stayed west of the New England, but beat a devastating path from Walgett to Mudgee, hitting Carinda the hardest.
Business
Posted inAgriculture, Awareness Events
CropLife calls for support in recycling ag plastics
CropLife Australia is calling on governments to provide practical support for industries that are delivering real solutions towards a circular economy for agricultural plastics this National Recycling Week.
Posted inAgriculture, General News, Mental Health
Goondiwindi psychologist goes in search of new age Aussie farmers
Researchers are looking into whether psychology can help improve workplace practices on Australia’s cotton farms, in a bid to better attract and retain workers.
Posted inBusiness, Local profiles
New England’s unusual collection of bookstores that go beyond books
New England has an eclectic range of bookstores that are not just selling books, but also creating welcoming communities for lovers of the arts, music and other curious and collectible things.
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.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Education
What does it take to make a ‘net zero’ steak?
How do we eat while supporting agriculture? This question will draw an outstanding group of minds together at UNE’s on National Ag Day.
Posted inWorkers and Unions
Cash bonuses to keep ADF members in military expanded
Australian Defence Force members will be given $50,000 bonuses to stay in the armed service for three years as part of a bid to boost retention rates.
Posted inBusiness, Roads and Infrastructure
Moree’s Space Port and Titans Space looking for launch site
Moree’s Space Port has done a deal with a US company to find a launch site for their space planes.
Posted inAgriculture
GrainCorp workers vote to strike from next month
Grain handlers at GrainCorp sites across NSW have voted to stop work as part of protected industrial action.
Posted inAgriculture, Guyra
Farmers invited to strengthen biosecurity at “Biosecurity On-Farm: A Practical Perspective”
Local farmers are invited to join experts for a one-day event dedicated to improving on-farm biosecurity practices.