A coordinated feral animal control program will target pigs and deer across the Gwydir region next week.
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Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics, Money, National News
Family trusts in Treasurer’s sights as farmers warn of regional fallout
Proposed changes to how family trusts are taxed are shaping as a key battleground in next week’s federal budget, with a 30% tax to be proposed despite failing many times before.
Posted inAI, Armidale, Energy, Environment
AI key to recovering ultra-valuable solar material
As Australia’s love for solar threatens to pile into a serious waste stream, researchers are turning to AI to extract more value from retired panels, and UNE is leading the way.
Posted inBusiness, Tamworth
Call to cut red tape amid fuel cost pressures
Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson is calling for cuts to red tape to help small businesses and farmers facing rising fuel costs.
Posted inAgribusiness, Tamworth
North West Beef Producers Forum 2026 to offer timely advice for dry conditions
North-west NSW beef producers will get practical advice on managing dry conditions at a Tamworth forum on 13 May.
Posted inBingara, Business, Tamworth
Business NSW backs Skills Connect series to strengthen regional workforce
Business NSW will partner with GNSDG to deliver a regional skills series strengthening workforce capability across New England North West.
Posted inAgribusiness, Environment
Climate concern rising in regional Australia, poll finds
Climate concern is rising in regional Australia, with most residents backing renewables and blaming energy companies for high power bills.
Posted inBusiness, Employment, What's on
Armidale Jobs Expo to connect job seekers with real opportunities
Job seekers and employers across the New England are set to come together later this month, with the first-ever BEST Employment Armidale Jobs Expo promising to open doors, spark conversations and strengthen the region’s workforce.
Posted inAgriculture, Moree, What's on
Moree on a Plate returns to showcase region’s rich food culture
The rich black soil plains of Moree will once again take centre stage next month, with the return of the much-loved Moree on a Plate Food and Wine Festival on Saturday, May 9.
Posted inAgriculture, Cost of Living, North Coast
30 cents more on weekly shop to deliver $1m more for local farmers
Households will pay about 30 cents more a week for milk after Norco moved to increase what it pays local dairy farmers, delivering an estimated $1 million a month back into local communities.