Beef producers will soon have the chance to build industry networks and improve their skills this February at the Feeder Steer School in Armidale.
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Posted inArmidale, Business
Life begins to return to the East Mall in Armidale
It has been close to dormant for some time, but the East End Mall is starting to spring back to life with new businesses bringing back the foot traffic.
Posted inBusiness, Glen Innes
New management of Glen Innes’ Smeatons Bakery welcomed with hail storm damage
A Glen Innes favourite, Smeatons Bakery has changed hands last week and the new owners have embraced all that has come with it. Including some hail damage.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Common Sense Prevails with removal of red-tape for farmers
The Country Mayors Association has welcomed the recent announcement to remove some of the red tape that has prevented farmers from using their water to fight fires on their property.
Posted inAgriculture, Fire, Local News
New England farmers urged to trial fire vehicles
Farmers are urged to take part in a trial of Farm Fire Units in NSW as unprecedented bushfires continue to burn in the United States.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, Local News
Help conserve the New England’s natural beauty with tips from TAFE NSW
With domestic tourism booming during summer holidays, it’s vital we all follow simple steps to conserve our local environment.
Posted inLocal News, Tourism
Short trips, cheaper grub: tight budgets change travel
Booking hotels and tickets well in advance has long defined Australian travellers but as household budgets come under stress, last-minute trips and spontaneity are becoming more popular.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Timely Reminder: Let’s keep kids safe on NSW farms these school holidays
The State Government is urging farm workplaces across the state to take appropriate safety precautions these school holidays.
Posted inAgriculture, Gwydir Shire, Moree Plains Shire, Tamworth Regional
More time to have your say on draft water sharing plans
Communities have even more time to have their say on the draft water sharing plan across Regional NSW as the public exhibition period gets an extension.
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management
Trial underway for farm fire fighting vehicles
Farmers are encouraged to nominate their vehicles to take part in a fresh trial now underway to help first responders fight bushfires.