Satellites will help put out blazes in rural Australia through a major upgrade of NSW fire trucks.
AAP
Posted inGeneral News
“Atrocious” funeral stabbing in Boggabilla results in minimum 14 year jail sentence
A 33-year-old who repeatedly stabbed a man over an affair with his partner will spend at least 14 years in jail for murder.
Posted inLocal News
Telcos to proceed with 3G closure despite inquiry fears
Telstra and Optus have dismissed calls to delay the 3G mobile network shutdown after inquiry finds threat to public safety were too great.
Posted inBusiness, Travel
Rex Airlines’ future up in the air, government watching
The federal government is putting contingencies in place after shares in regional carrier Rex were placed in a trading halt amid speculation about its future.
Posted inAgriculture, National News
Woolies denies sending spy after farmers oust employee
Woolworths says it was a misunderstanding after and employee was removed from NSW Farmers conference, accused of spying on producers.
Posted inArts, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Dust never settles as Slim’s son releases debut album in Tamworth tomorrow
David Kirkpatrick spent his early years on the road with his parents Slim Dusty and Joy McKean, memories that have inspired his band’s debut country album.
Posted inAgriculture, Awareness Events, General News
Farm kids get their hands dirty, but safety comes first
The balance of showing kids the beauty of farm life while keeping them safe is the focus of Farm Safety Week, as 12 per cent of injuries involve children.
Posted inIndigenous, National News
NAIDOC is a time for ‘Blak, loud and proud’ celebration
NAIDOC Week begins on Sunday under the theme ‘Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud’, which was chosen in response to October’s Voice referendum defeat.
Posted inFederal Politics, Money
Tax cuts kick in today
After a long wait and much political tussling, the stage three tax cuts are finally about to come into effect – and not a moment too soon.
Posted inEnergy, Local News
Any power cost reductions must flow to households: ACCC
We are still feeling the hit from whopping power bills, but it could be worse, an inquiry has found. Read more here.