Australian producers and manufacturers can now apply for financial support to help them develop new market-leading products and sustainable processes and technologies.
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Posted inAgriculture, Colly Blue
New cotton gin proposed for Liverpool Plains
A proposal to develop a new cotton gin at the corner of Wandobah Road and Coonabarabran Road at Yannergee, south of Gunnedah, has been put forward by the people who own Carrol Cotton.
Posted inBusiness, Crime, Guyra, Local News
Sudden closure of Little Black Duck leaves locals to pick up the pieces
After being open for less than two months, Guyra’s stylish new café, Little Black Duck Food Company, has suddenly closed its doors, reportedly leaving staff, suppliers and local property owners out of pocket.
Posted inAgriculture, Narrabri, News
Varroa mite free declaration for most of NSW, but concern remains around Narrabri
All States and Territories across Australia have reached a unanimous agreement declaring the NSW General Emergency (Blue) Zone Varroa mite free, but the eradication and surveillance zones near Narrabri remain in place.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment
Farmers for Climate Action welcome NSW EPA plan to consider climate
Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed the release of the NSW EPA Climate Change Policy and Action Plan 2023-26.
Posted inAgriculture, Health, News
Floods and lost crops affecting rural health
The National Rural Health Alliance is concerned at how the La Niña weather cycle and flooding during 2021–22 has affected rural people, exacerbating health and other issues already faced by stretched communities.
Posted inCrime, News, Tourism
Scam warning: don’t buy tickets for dinosaur show in Queensland
Scammers have been taking advantage of school holiday travellers in Queensland by selling tickets to life size animatronic dinosaur shows that don’t exist.
Posted inBusiness, Local News, NSW Politics
Regional job grants helping grow local business – next round open
The Regional Job Creation Fund has so far helped create over 500 jobs in the New England North West, and is set to create more with the next round of grant applications open now.
Posted inSport, Tourism
New artificial reefs to delight local anglers
Anglers across the region who like to pop down to the coast for a quick fish will soon benefit from two new offshore artificial reefs at Coffs Harbour and Ballina.
Posted inBusiness, Inverell
New factory brings 60 full time jobs to Inverell
The old Real Food Pet Factory on Swanbrook Road in Inverell has been reopened under new owners, Sapphire Nutrition, creating 60 full time jobs and boosting the demand for local produce.