A world-first biodegradable vaccine to protect livestock from foot and mouth disease (FMD) has been developed through a $20 million, five-year research partnership between Meat & Livestock Australia, Tiba Biotech, and the NSW Government.
Tara Moriarty
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, Gunnedah, Regional Development
Refurbished saleyards open in Gunnedah
The $27.4m refurbishment of Gunnedah Saleyards were officially opened yesterday, delivering a much need roof – and a long future – to the state’s fifth largest salesyards.
Posted inEconomy, Housing, Inverell, Regional Development, Uralla
Uralla and Inverell to benefit from NSW Government’s Fast-Track home plan
More than 1,200 homes are set to be fast-tracked with Uralla and Inverell the latest recipients of the Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund.
Posted inLocal News, Parenting and kids, Recreation
Free autumn school holiday fun for regional youth
Young people across the New England can look forward to an exciting lineup of free activities during the upcoming autumn school holidays.
Posted inArmidale, Barraba, Grants and funding, Health, Moree
Splash of cash for housing and upgrades in the New England health sector
The NSW Government is investing $250,000 to upgrade key health worker accommodation at Barraba Multipurpose Service.
Posted inCrime, Social issues and services, Sport
NRL stars join forces with NSW Government to support local youth
The New South Wales Government has announced a new partnership with the National Rugby League (NRL) and the Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) aimed at engaging young people across regional NSW and steering them away from crime.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Additional support for healthcare students and graduates from regional locations
Healthcare students and graduates living or seeking employment regional NSW can now apply for scholarships designed to support their studies and boost the state’s regional health workforce.
Posted inEducation, Tamworth
Green light for UNE’s Tamworth campus
The Development Application for UNE’s Tamworth campus has been given the green light by the independent Northern Region Planning Panel.