Regional events are able to access more funding thanks to the opening of the NSW Government’s Regional Event Fund.
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Posted inAgriculture
Family farming initiative looks to improve climate resiliance
The Farming Family Reboot workshop at UNE (April 18-20) will share new information and skills that aim to make our farms more climate resilient.
Posted inBusiness
Local business chambers urged to register interest for ‘business improvement districts’
A scheme used around the world to help high streets flourish and town centres thrive will be trialled as part of an Australian-first $2.75 million NSW Government pilot program.
Posted inAgriculture
Progress in developing vaccines for exotic livestock diseases
The NSW Government has taken a step forward in its mission to develop world first mRNA vaccines against exotic livestock diseases.
Posted inBusiness, Tamworth
Tamworth businesses ask not what, but when
The Tamworth business community have had their say at the first of three Leader’s forums, delivered by Tamworth Business Chamber.
Posted inBusiness, Moree
Westpac shuts up shop in Moree
Westpac has severed ties with Moree, closing its local branch after almost 150 years in business.
Posted inBusiness, Gunnedah
Two more Gunnedah businesses get boost for new initiatives
Two businesses will get a helping hand with new initiatives, thanks to the latest round of Gunnedah Shire Council’s Business Partner Program.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Federal Politics
APVMA independent review abandoned on legal advice
It was revealed in late night hearing of Senate Estimates that the independent review of the culture of the Armidale-based Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has been abandoned on legal advice.
Posted inAgriculture, NSW Politics
‘Farms of the future’ called out for LGA discrimination
Gwydir Shire farmer Martin Murray has called out the unfairness of only 11 local government areas being included in the recently announced Farms of the Future grant program.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale
APVMA CEO ‘on leave’ until inquiry complete
The CEO of the Armidale based public service agency APVMA has taken extended leave and has been replaced by an executive from the Department of Agriculture while an independent review of the organisation is completed.