In a show of bipartisan unity, both Labor and the Coalition have pledged $2.5 million over three years to support Farmsafe Australia in its mission to make Australian farms safer places to live and work.
Posted inFire
Escaped burns spark warning on safe burning practices
The RFS is reminding landholders to follow safe burning practices after 30 escaped burns were reported across NSW in April.
Posted inBundarra, Willow Tree
Australia’s best junior bull riders saddle up
Bundarra’s Kassedy Carlon and Willow Tree’s Cody Sternbeck are ready to step into the arena as part of the next generation of bull riding stars.
Posted inGlen Innes, Local politics
Have your say on Glen Innes’ future plans and improved long-term financial sustainability
Glen Innes Severn Council is seeking the community’s feedback on how to proceed in is sustaining the town’s financial future.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate
Meet Nathan Fell, Labor candidate, Parkes
Nathan Fell, Labor’s candidate for Parkes, didn’t think running in an election was something he’d do, because politicians don’t look and sound like him.
Posted inBusiness, Fundraiser, Local News
Local and independent newsrooms unite for national grassroots campaign
The Local & Independent News Association (LINA) has announced the return of its national fundraising initiative, Our News. Your Voice.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Agriculture workforce options under attack
The National Farmers’ Federation has issued a stark warning that mounting red tape and increasingly complex labour laws are choking access to the workers.
Posted inArmidale, Education, What's on
UNE Open Day returns in 2025 with more than 1000 future students already registered
More than 1000 future students have signed up to experience life at UNE ahead of the 2025 Open Day on Friday 2 May.
Posted inNarrabri, Roads and Infrastructure
Pilliga Road’s $7.84 million upgrade now open
The Pilliga Roads $7.84 million upgrade is now open, including reconstruction of major flood ways and large sections of road pavement.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Awareness Events, Local News
$22 million to commemorate the 80th anniversary of WWII
In recognition of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, an elected Coalition Government has promised $22 million towards community projects.