Regional coverage
Cotton Awards
THE Australian Cotton Industry Awards are now open for nominations for 2026. The awards recognise people across the industry for their achievements, commitment to sustainability, and adoption of best practice, highlighting the work that keeps Australian cotton productive, efficient, and responsible. From this year, the awards will be held every two years, giving the industry [...]
Agriculture
A strengthened response to new and emerging high-risk weeds that can blight the landscape and impact farming productivity is being delivered through new, four-year funding for 97 Local Control Authorities, comprising groups of local councils. The $40.7 million NSW Weeds Action Program is an important part of the NSW Biosecurity Action Plan, designed to ensure [...]
Women’s Week
THE 2026 NSW Women’s Week is underway, and Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has announced Armidale’s Kay Endres as the Northern Tablelands Woman of the Year. NSW Women’s Week showcases the remarkable stories and accomplishments of women and girls from a wide range of backgrounds across the state. Mr Moylan said Ms Endres is [...]
At The Bowser
THE NRMA has called on the ACCC to clamp down on inflated pricing at the petrol pump, with half the service stations in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane charging nearly $2.20 a litre for regular unleaded. At 7am in Moree today, Thursday, March 5, unleaded prices ranged from 177.9 to 189.9 across five service stations. Premium [...]
Roadworks
A vital stretch of the Kamilaroi Highway west of Burren Junction is set for significant rehabilitation. From Tuesday, March 3, work will begin on a full rehabilitation of a three-kilometre section between Walgett and Cryon, near the Goangra–Beanbri intersection, where the pavement has continued to deteriorate despite routine and heavy patching. Crews will carry out [...]
Strike Force Ullmark
A man has been charged with murder following the death of another man at a camping ground near Ebor, east of Armidale. Emergency services were called to Thora, 25km north-west of Bellingen, shortly after midnight on Monday, where NSW Ambulance paramedics found a 33-year-old man had died after suffering critical head injuries. Officers attached to [...]
Health Risks
ASBESTOS-contaminated material remains stockpiled within metres of family homes in the Namoi and Gingie villages near Walgett, with Walgett Shire Council demanding urgent action from the NSW Government. Council says the government has allowed unacceptable public health risks to continue for far too long. Mayor Jasen Ramien said the situation was indefensible and would not [...]
Local Government
NARRABRI Shire councillor Amanda Brown has formally tendered her resignation from Council due to health reasons. This was Cr Brown’s first term serving as an elected representative. While she had hoped to continue contributing to the community in this capacity, she has made the decision to step down in order to prioritise her health and [...]
Local Government
THE NSW Government has announced an expansion of its Drought Plan. While welcome, more needs to be done, says Country Mayors Association of NSW chairman, Rick Firman. “Our farmers in south-west New South Wales are struggling and they need support with fodder and water freight costs. Keeping core livestock alive is a priority and simply [...]
Border News
REPAIR works are underway this week for a small section along the Goondiwindi Riverwalk. The project includes removing old, disused boardwalk sections between the riverwalk and the Bowls Club building, as well as replacing the ageing timber retaining wall in the same area. Goondiwindi Regional Councillor Jason Watts said the works form part of Council’s [...]
