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Pawsome news for animals across the state
The NSW Legislative Assembly today passed the Companion Animals Amendment (Rehoming Animals) Bill 2021 in an…
Go west for your gap year
The next generation of farmers is being nurtured thanks to a new two-year farm placement program,…
New Report: Population growth has increased Australia’s climate emissions
Population growth of 8.3 million people since 1990 has caused a marked increase in Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions,…
Pandemic sees doubling in net migration from capital cities to regional Australia
Pandemic sees doubling in net migration from capital cities to regional Australia Net migration to regional…
Social housing needed to end northern NSW affordability crisis
Australia’s chronic underinvestment in social and affordable housing is worsening the housing affordability crisis in northern…
100 Days until VIVID Sydney with Ken Done light installation
In 100 days from today – on Friday 27 May – Vivid Sydney will return to…
Licensee Post Offices to get an additional $16 million a year
Australia Post will invest an additional $16 million each year into its more than 2800-strong Licensed…
A record year: Renewables provided 5x more power than gas in 2021
Renewables provided five times more power into Australia’s largest grid than gas in 2021, according to…
Making farms safer, one click at a time
A new ‘one-stop-shop’ website will make it easier to improve on-farm safety.NSW Farmers has partnered with…
NORTHERN RIVERS COMMUNITY LAWYERS JUDGED WORTHY OF FUNDING INCREASE
The Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre (CLC) will be one of just fourteen such organisations across…
New BOCSAR publication: NSW Custody Statistics: Quarterly update December 2021
Link to report summary – NSW Custody Statistics: Quarterly update December 2021 Today BOCSAR released the new…
Corrections begins biggest recruitment drive in its history
Corrective Services NSW has launched the largest recruitment drive in its history as it emerges from…
SAFETY REBATE DOUBLES TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES BE COVID SAFE
Small business owners and sole traders can now apply for a NSW Government rebate of up…
NORTH COAST A HOTSPOT DURING NRAR’S OCTOBER QUARTER
The Natural Resources Access Regulator’s (NRAR) latest quarterly report shows the North Coast was a focus…
New Chair of Northern Rivers Joint Organisation
Ballina Mayor, Cr Sharon Cadwallader was today elected as Chair of the Northern Rivers Joint Organisation…
“Sun shines brightly” for Australian agriculture in the year ahead – 2022 industry outlook
Australia’s agricultural sector is set for another profitable year ahead, with the gross value of agricultural…
Escape to Nature with Park’nPay
Whether it’s a day trip to Kosciuszko, exploring the beaches of the Royal National Park or…
Ombudsman welcomes red tape buster for tradies, licensed workers
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small business tradespeople and licensed…