Troy Williams has been announced as the new CEO of the peak farming body, replacing Tony Mahar.
Business
Posted inAged Care, Business, Glen Innes
New England Care opens storefront in Glen Innes to serve community better
After 35 years spent working from a home office, Gavin and Lea McCarty’s home care business New England Care has stretched its legs and opened a bricks and mortar storefront in the heart of Glen Innes
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale
Armidale duo join ABRI leadership team
Agricultural Business Research Institute has boosted its ranks with Christian Duff and Rudolph Linde joining the team in Armidale.
Posted inBusiness, Narrabri, Workers and Unions
Whitehaven marks safety milestone
Whitehaven Coal is celebrating their achievement of more than 5000 days without a lost time injury – 60 months free of total recordable injuries dating back to the opening of the facility in 2010.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale
Industry networking and advice on offer at Feeder Steer School
Beef producers will soon have the chance to build industry networks and improve their skills this February at the Feeder Steer School in Armidale.
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.