Farmsafe Australia has revealed 30 farmers have lost their lives in the first half of this year in the 2024 Safer Farms Report, released today at the start of National Farm Safety Week.

RK Crosby
RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
Cash for Walcha as Moylan hits the ground running
He hasn’t yet delivered his first speech in parliament, but on his second day in the job Brendan Moylan has picked up right where Adam Marshall left, announcing two grants in Walcha yesterday.
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So, you want to run for Council?
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Community grants open and delivering the benefits of big business to town
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Small and special secrets most valued businesses in New England
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Restructure of Hunter New England Health to benefit smaller communities
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Armidale gets Urgent Care from today
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