NSW Farmers has welcomed a boost in funding to provide discounted eID tags to sheep and goat farmers across the state.
Animals
Posted inAnimals, Tamworth, What's on
Lots of greyhounds seeking new families to love in Tamworth this weekend
Tamworth will be a hub of wagging tails and hopeful hearts this Saturday as Greyhounds As Pets (GAP) hosts a large Greyhound Adoption Day at Petstock Tamworth.
Posted inAnimals, Business, Inverell
Paws-itively awesome: Inverell Barnyard wins Best Pet Store
Inverell Barnyard has proved themselves to be leaders of the pack, taking out the title of Best Pet Store in the New England.
Posted inAnimals, Environment, Gunnedah
Gunnedah reclaims koala capital title
Gunnedah is defending its claim of being the koala capital of the world, with the first sod being turned on Stage 3 of the Gunnedah Koala Sanctuary yesterday.
Posted inAgriculture, Animals, Environment, Science and Research
UNE Researcher leads the charge to protect bees from PFAS
UNE researcher Carolyn Sonter is urging the government to implement labelling legislation to help protect bee populations from PFAS exposure.
Posted inAnimals, Local News
Easter chocolate is good for you, not your pets
While eating chocolate eggs is part of the fun this Easter, the RSPCA is reminding pet owners its a really bad idea to share it with our furry friends.
Posted inAnimals, Environment, Narrabri Shire
Pilliga’s Bilby population flourishing
Our very own Aussie Easter Bunny, the Greater Bilby, is fighting its way back from the brink of extinction across Australia.
Posted inAnimals, Fundraiser, Warialda
Shave and save: Tanya’s fundraiser to support koalas and breast cancer awareness
Tanya, who has spent a year and a half helping
rescue and rehabilitate koalas in her community, is now facing her own battle with breast cancer. However, she’s not letting it stop her from making a difference.
Posted inAnimals, Armidale, Crime
Armidale man convicted after starving dog to death
An Armidale man has been sentenced to eight months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple animal cruelty offences
Posted inAnimals, Local News
Farmers welcome plans to attract more vets to regional NSW
The state’s peak farm body has welcomed a new government initiative to address acute shortages of vets across rural NSW.