Landholders in the Kentucky Creek Dam catchment are taking their own action to prevent soil loss, stop silt from ending up in the dam, and help with water security for Uralla.
Posted inAgriculture, Narrabri, News
Varroa mite free declaration for most of NSW, but concern remains around Narrabri
All States and Territories across Australia have reached a unanimous agreement declaring the NSW General Emergency (Blue) Zone Varroa mite free, but the eradication and surveillance zones near Narrabri remain in place.
Posted inEntertainment
Family fun planned for Australia Day in Gunnedah
Preparations are in full swing Australia Day family fun in Gunnedah Shire, with former Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson announced as the local Australia Day Ambassador.
Posted inHealth, Uralla Shire
Uralla doctor calls for Council to take over clinic
Uralla general practitioner Dr Ricardo Alkhouri, the doctor who threatened to close the clinic recently, has called for Uralla Shire Council to take over his clinic in a rambling Facebook Live that lasted almost four hours.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment
Farmers for Climate Action welcome NSW EPA plan to consider climate
Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed the release of the NSW EPA Climate Change Policy and Action Plan 2023-26.
Posted inUralla Shire
Uralla Tradies Parade on again this Australia Day
The Australia Day parade in Uralla this Thursday will again pay tribute to the local tradies and traders for their tireless contribution to the Uralla Shire.
Posted inBundarra, Inverell
Light rain overnight helps control Bundarra Fire
The Wearnes Road bushfire in the Bundarra area, 45k’s South West of Inverell, is still burning but is well controlled with light rain overnight assisting the efforts of the NSW RFS.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth
Golden Guitar Awards back to normal but some surprises
Country music’s big night was a great success last night, returning to normal after two years of Covid-19 disruptions, with the youngest ever winner picking up a Golden Guitar and a surprise win for male artist of the year.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Local News, News
Crisis as Armidale loses at least 8 GPs
By the beginning of February, Armidale will have lost at least 8 GPs, potentially 5 registrars, and more than 1 in 5 people in town will be looking for a new doctor. #longread
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth
Can’t make it to the Golden Guitar Awards tonight? No problem.
The 51st Golden Guitar Awards are on tonight at the TRECC but if you can’t get to the event in person, then watch it from wherever you are online.