From a handful of traits to trillions of data points, an Armidale unit has spent 50 years reshaping Australian livestock. Now it is throwing a party, and auctioning a heifer.
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Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Goat producers urged to have levy say
The goat levy hasn’t changed since 1997. Now producers face a vote that would more than double it. Here’s where the money would go, and why every vote counts.
Posted inGrants and funding, Local News
Grants of up to $50,000 now open
A $540,000 pool, grants of up to $50,000, and one month to apply. Regional charities with a good idea have until Saturday, 31 October to put their case to the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Local News, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Happy, sparkling and safe
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three local businesses that keep the New England hydrated, clean and secure.
Posted inTamworth
Telstra maintenance to disrupt mobile coverage in Tamworth CBD
Tamworth CBD residents and businesses are being warned of temporary Telstra mobile disruptions during 17 days of maintenance from October 7.
Posted inAgriculture, Gwydir Shire
Gwydir growers face lower water as cotton planting begins
The national cotton crop is tipped to fall from 4.5 million bales to 2.7 million. With Gwydir allocations down after a dry winter, growers are planting less and bracing for a hot, dry season.
Posted inNational News, Sport
Roosters win NRL grand final in one point nail-biter
One point. One last game for Daly Cherry-Evans. The Roosters survived a wild Knights fightback to win the NRL grand final in a close finish.
Posted inNational News, Sport
Roosters dominate NRLW grand final
Perfect season complete. The Roosters stormed to a 30-6 NRLW grand final win over Brisbane, sending Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter into retirement as premiers.
Posted inEnergy, Local News, Women
Regional women rush clean energy course
Nearly 70 regional women applied in a single month. A new program is training women to help their communities shape the renewable energy rollout, and demand has been huge.
Posted inArts
Golden Guitar winner hits Freedom Road
“This could well be my final album.” Golden Guitar winner Norma O’Hara Murphy hits the open road with Freedom Road, a love letter to nomads and the bush.