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Helicopters dropping supplies to isolated communities in western NSW

Helicopters dropping supplies to isolated communities in western NSW

Helicopters and high clearance vehicles are dropping off essential supplies to isolated communities in Western, North Western and North Eastern NSW as the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) supports those impacted by ongoing flooding.

Flood rescues continue in northern and western NSW as water flows from Queensland

Flood rescues continue in northern and western NSW as water flows from Queensland

NSW State Emergency Service has deployed more than 750 personnel, rescue assets, high clearance vehicles and flood rescue teams as impacts from heavy rain and water flowing south from Queensland are felt across the state.

Young farmers want backing for a federal first farm buyer scheme

Young farmers want backing for a federal first farm buyer scheme

Young farmers are calling on all sides of politics to back a federal first farm buyer scheme as the latest interest rate decision delivers little relief for the next generation.

Over 100,000 head of livestock lost and livelihoods disrupted as floods worsen

Over 100,000 head of livestock lost and livelihoods disrupted as floods worsen

The soul-destroying floods in rural New South Wales and Queensland are affecting rural people who matter to Australia’s very existence and who are the backbone of Australia’s economy.

Rural and remote regions suffer from health care underspend in federal budget

Rural and remote regions suffer from health care underspend in federal budget

The Federal Budget for 2025-26 is a mixed bag for rural, regional and remote Australia in terms of funding for healthcare. While certain aspects of the budget benefit rural populations, there is a lack of a targeted strategy to address the unique health challenges these communities face.

Budget a missed opportunity for local energy hubs in regional areas

Budget a missed opportunity for local energy hubs in regional areas

The Renewable Energy Alliance (RE-Alliance) and Community Power Agency – two organisations working for more than a decade in renewable energy regions – say last night’s budget is a missed opportunity for regional communities.

Using green finance to support adoption of sustainable irrigation practices

Using green finance to support adoption of sustainable irrigation practices

A Charles Sturt University researcher argues sustainability research is particularly relevant to supporting Australian farmers’ resilience to both climate change and market risk.

Farmers encouraged to report flood damage to determine financial support

Farmers encouraged to report flood damage to determine financial support

NSW Farmers is encouraging all flood and storm affected landholders to report damage through an official government survey as the damage bill from the disaster exceeds $17 million in NSW.

Activists attack on livestock trailers condemned by state farmer body

Activists attack on livestock trailers condemned by state farmer body

The state’s peak farm body has condemned activist attacks targeting livestock carriers across southern NSW.

Nation’s food market is normalising after five chaotic years of supply chain disruptions

Nation’s food market is normalising after five chaotic years of supply chain disruptions

Australia’s food market appears to be “normalising” after a “chaotic” five-year period – impacted by factors including Covid, supply chain disruptions and inflation – Rabobank says in a newly-released report.

Many NSW Northern River farms cut off from outside world by bridge destruction

Many NSW Northern River farms cut off from outside world by bridge destruction

Farmers have warned roads and bridges across the Northern Rivers will require urgent repair as the full extent of flood damage from ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred is revealed.

Wagga Veterinary Hospital named as vet practice of the year at gala awards

Wagga Veterinary Hospital named as vet practice of the year at gala awards

GapOnly® celebrated industry excellence at an awards ceremony last week to reveal the category winners for the inaugural GapOnly® Veterinary Awards, including a standalone category to recognise female veterinarians, to coincide with International Women’s Day.