With domestic tourism booming during summer holidays, it’s vital we all follow simple steps to conserve our local environment.
Business
Posted inLocal News, Tourism
Short trips, cheaper grub: tight budgets change travel
Booking hotels and tickets well in advance has long defined Australian travellers but as household budgets come under stress, last-minute trips and spontaneity are becoming more popular.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Timely Reminder: Let’s keep kids safe on NSW farms these school holidays
The State Government is urging farm workplaces across the state to take appropriate safety precautions these school holidays.
Posted inAgriculture, Gwydir Shire, Moree Plains Shire, Tamworth Regional
More time to have your say on draft water sharing plans
Communities have even more time to have their say on the draft water sharing plan across Regional NSW as the public exhibition period gets an extension.
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management
Trial underway for farm fire fighting vehicles
Farmers are encouraged to nominate their vehicles to take part in a fresh trial now underway to help first responders fight bushfires.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Environment, Investigation
REZ dialogue critical to success
Consultation is king when it comes to dealing with rural communities. The evolution of the New England region into becoming the state’s biggest renewable energy zone (REZ) is a testament to that.
Posted inBusiness, Tamworth, What's on
Spotlight on Night-Time Economy in Tamworth
The spotlight has turned to the night-time economy of the New England region, with NSW 24-Hour Economy Commissioner Michael Rodrigues visiting Tamworth to explore its unique opportunities and challenges.
Posted inBusiness
New online marketplace brings farmers markets to the doorstep
Fancy some chocolate from Port Fairy, black garlic from Braidwood or nuts from Kuitpo? A new venture is bringing farmers’ markets to doorsteps around Australia
Posted inAgriculture
MLA’s Sheep Genetics program goes from strength to strength
The Australian sheep flock is continuing to experience genetic gain driven by ongoing improvements in the Sheep Genetics program, as revealed in a new report released by Meat & Livestock Australia
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Cattle Australia announces re-elected Chair and Deputy Chair
The Cattle Australia Board of Directors has re-elected Garry Edwards as Chair and Adam Coffey as Deputy Chair for a further 12-month term.