Fire ants (Solenopsis invicta). Photo: DPI.
FARMERS are calling for a government crackdown to stamp out fire ants in NSW after the pests were discovered in Tweed Heads last week. Fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) are prohibited under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 and high-risk materials are restricted from infested areas of south-east Queensland. On Wednesday the NSW Government confirmed an immature […]
The Annual Land and Stock Return helps paint a picture of agricultural land use and livestock across NSW. Photo: Leanda Connor.
NSW LANDHOLDERS are being asked to report their livestock numbers and land use information as part of Local Land Services’ annual farm census. The Annual Land and Stock Return collects information that helps shape the delivery of animal health and biosecurity services and prepare for emergencies such as bushfires and biosecurity outbreaks. Landholders must lodge […]
AN Upper House inquiry has been established to examine the Game and Feral Animal Legislation Amendment (Conservation Hunting) Bill 2025, a private members’ bill introduced by Robert Borsak MLC of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party. The bill proposes a number of amendments to the Game and Feral Animal Control Act 2002, including to abolish […]
Bus users can use websites and apps to plan their journeys with up-to-date service information.
Bus users can use websites and apps to plan their journeys with up-to-date service information. All buses are now fitted out with GPS and automatic passenger counting technology. FOR the first time, all NSW regional bus passengers can access real-time bus travel information from their smart devices. All 3,010 contracted buses across rural and regional […]
Grace in action. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Grace in action. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Grace Broderick making her refereeing debut. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Grace in action. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Grace in action. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. GRACE Broderick from the Lake Cathie-Bonny Hills Raiders (LCBHR) made her refereeing debut on Saturday, 5 July, marking an important milestone in her rugby league journey. Bravely stepping […]
Indo the Artist’s ‘Port Mac’ work in Philips Lane. Photo: Pauline Cain.
Phillips Lane bursting with life and visitors during ArtWalk. Photo: supplied Indo the Artist’s ‘Port Mac’ work in Philips Lane. Photo: Pauline Cain. THE newly revitalised Phillips Lane was a popular spot with the crowd at ArtWalk last Friday night, drawn in by the lighting, murals, interactive installations, live art and music. A project to […]
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Adam Roberts with local artists Halia Senu and Jean Ballands. Photo: supplied.
WHEN Mayor Adam Roberts throws up a price match challenge to Phil Cassegrain, you know you’re onto something special. And something special is exactly what local artist Halia Senu served up as part of last weekend’s Hastings Arts Trail at Cassegrain Wines. Wanting to do something to support local farmers following devastating floods, Halia created […]
Josh Wright, Uncle Bill O’Brien and Chris O’Brien Photo: Pauline Cain.
Josh Wright, Uncle Bill O’Brien and Chris O’Brien Photo: Pauline Cain. The Smoking Ceremony at Town Green. Photo: Pauline Cain. The Yapun Yapun dancers. Photo: Pauline Cain. Cleansing smoke fills the air at Town Green. Photos: PMHC. Cleansing smoke fills the air at Town Green. Photos: PMHC. NAIDOC Week celebrations began on Monday morning with […]
EVERYONE loves a good pie. Well, everyone except for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) when Wauchope’s new bakery offering, the Phat Phuc Pie Shop, tried to register its business name. Forced to assume the registered business name of Double P Bakehouse following multiple failed attempts, the bright neon sign that hangs in the […]
