Category: North West News
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DROUGHT-FREE NSW LEAVES FARMER CONFIDENT FOR THE FUTURE OF HIS CROPS
New England farmers are reaping the benefits of recent rainfall across the New England – in more ways than one. It comes as the Department of Primary Industries declared New South Wales drought-free for the first time in five years.
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89-YEAR-OLD WIDOW CONFRONTED AT THE END OF HER BED
An 89-year-old woman has told NBN News of the moment she says she chased off an intruder, who broke into her north west home. Police have since arrested a man – who today faced court.
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MORE AND MORE RESIDENTS PURCHASING MOUSE BAITS AGAIN
Business owners are seeing an uptick in the number of people buying mouse baits, after reports of increased mice activity. It follows a warning from the Environmental Protection Authority, to ensure locals are baiting safely.
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HAPPINESS IN CATTLE INDUSTRY WITH SELLERS NABBING HIGH PRICES
Cattle prices remain at an all-time high in the North West, with sellers fetching enviable prices at saleyards. For consumers, though, it’s only adding several dollars to the dinner plate.
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MILLIONS SET ASIDE FOR UPGRADES TO REFLECTIONS HOLIDAY PARK SITES
It provides thousands of memorable trips every year – now, Reflections’ Holiday Parks is planning a spruce up. 37 recreation parks from the New England to the Coffs Coast are set to share in $28-million of vital upgrades.
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LESS THAN ONE WEEK UNTIL THE NEW ENGLAND CASTS ITS VOTE
Candidates for the seat of New England have ramped up their election campaigns – with less than a week to go until election day. Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce is again tipped to retain the safe nationals seat but his rivals believe change is on the way.
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DAY ONE OF ARMIDALE’S BIG CHILL FESTIVAL
From the paddock to the plate – Armidale showcased its best culinary delights at the annual Big Chill festival today. The event giving tourists and locals a chance to sample the best food and wine that New England has to offer.
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BARNABY’S $15 MILLION CASH SPLASH FOR AGRICULTURE
It’s the final weekend before the Federal Election… and the Nationals are ramping up their campaign in the New England today… The Deputy Prime Minister unveiling plans for a cutting edge agricultural hub – and promising a new childcare centre for Guyra
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LABOR PLEDGE TO TAMWORTH, IF ELECTED
Labor is pledging to build a bulk-billed urgent care clinic in Tamworth, if elected. It’s part of a 135-million dollar promise made by the party last month, that would see 50 centres open across the country, in a four-year trial. Labor Senator Tim Ayres visited the region today, saying it would aim to take the…
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SUNNYFIELD HUB OPEN IN ARMIDALE
Over 80 clients and family members have attended the grand opening of Sunnyfield’s Disability Service hub in Armidale this morning. The former gym has been transformed… looking to provide clients for a home away from home.