15 months of intense effort and millions of dollars to eradicate the challenging varroa mite from Australia has failed, and authorities and bee keepers will now transition to managing the pest long term.
Posted inAgriculture, Animals, Emergency management
Meat & Livestock Australia launches new bushfire preparation and recovery manual
Ahead of this year’s summer bushfire season, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has created a new manual to help livestock producers prepare and recover.
Posted inBusiness
The BEST Ride to Retirement: Penny Alliston-Hall
After 26 years with BEST Employment, including the last 13 years as CEO, Penny Alliston-Hall has announced she will be retiring
Posted inArmidale, Education, Investigation
Targeting and retribution: the toxic cliquey culture of ASC
Some parents feel their kids are being treated differently at Armidale Secondary College, and if they speak up they’ll pay the price.
Posted inMoree
Have your say on the future of Moree
People in the Moree Plains Shire are being invited to have their say on the future of the area in a survey that closes on Friday.
Posted inArmidale
Armidale Courthouse open this market Sunday
Armidale locals who would like a say in the future of the Old Armidale Courthouse are invited to attend an open day at the iconic building on Sunday September 24.
Posted inArmidale, Fundraiser
Sponsors wanted to boost Visions for Armidale Creeklands
Visions for Armidale Creeklands has launched a sponsorship campaign to further its work in community consultation, environmental impact and awareness-raising.
Posted inGrants and funding, NSW Politics
Crumbs for the country in city-centric NSW Budget
Today’s NSW Budget shifts priorities and cash to Western Sydney at the expense of almost everything west of the dividing range.
Posted inAgriculture
APVMA takes action on dimethoate after residue found in avocados, mangos
The APVMA has suspended the registration and labels of chemical products containing dimethoate used as a post-harvest dip for fruit with inedible peel.
Posted inAgriculture
23 year old NLIS system to be replaced
The aging computer system that tracks every cow and most sheep and goats from the paddock to the abattoir is finally getting an upgrade.