Aggregate lending to the farm sector rose 6% in 2023-24, according to the latest figures released by ABARES.
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Posted inAwareness Events, Crime, Money, National News
Calls to be smarter than scammers in scam awareness week
Australians are being urged to stay alert to scams as Scams Awareness Week runs from 25–29 August, with new figures showing both the scale of the problem and the importance of vigilance.
Posted inAgriculture, Economy, Federal Politics
Farmers push for productivity plan
NSW Farmers is urging the Australian Government to commit to a plan to drive productivity through the agricultural sector and get the economy back on track ahead of a national economic reform roundtable on Tuesday.
Posted inFlood, Grants and funding, Gunnedah, Narrabri, NSW Politics, Parkes Electorate
Councils dealing with new flood damage still waiting on approval for previous flood repairs
As locals recover from another major flood this month, Gunnedah and Narrabri Shire Councils are among councils still waiting for approval to undertake road repairs from floods that occurred more than three years ago.
Posted inCommunity development, Grants and funding, Local News
Dozens of community projects to benefit from federal grant
Thirteen community groups in the Parkes Electorate will share $120,000 in Stronger Communities Programme grants for projects ranging from Indigenous rugby uniforms to improved facilities and accessibility.
Posted inGrants and funding, Health, Indigenous
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service to receive grant to boost cervical screenings
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service will receive $120,000 as part of a $1.6M NSW Government grant to boost cervical screening in under-screened communities, supporting self-collection and culturally safe care.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, Money, Tamworth Regional
Latest UNE TamTalk to focus on succession planning for farms
UNE Tamworth is proud to present a TamTalks event, with a special focus on Farm
Succession, featuring two experts in this field who are local to the region.
Posted inAwards, Grants and funding
Last chance to nominate for Australia Day Awards
With just hours left until nominations close, locals are being urged to put forward the unsung heroes of their communities for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards
Posted inArts, Grants and funding, Local News
Empowering locals to get creative with new arts grants
Grassroots creativity in the New England North West is getting a major boost, with applications now open for the 2025 Country Arts Support Program (CASP) grants.
Posted inAdvertorial, Housing, Local News, Money
Real Support for Real Homeowners: $2000 cash back
In a time where rising costs and uncertainty define the housing conversation, Regional Australia Bank is backing the people who call regional NSW home, not with slogans, but with something tangible.