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23/04/2025

Bunnings plant suppliers will now have written agreements under a new statement of principles designed to protect growers, following complaints about the hardware giant during last year's supermarket inquiry.

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Bunnings plant suppliers will now have written agreements under a new statement of principles designed to protect growers, following complaints about the hardware giant during last year's supermarket inquiry.

21/04/2025

Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City, has died aged 88

Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City, has died aged 88.

12/04/2025

In 2016, when the family applied to start a pasture-raised egg, meat chicken, pig and beef farm, some worried their animals would cause harm.

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The Andrews family wants to revolutionise Australian farming by proving you can run a profitable farm and regenerate the natural environment.

12/04/2025

One man has died and another was seriously injured in an overnight crash 15km north of Baradine.

About 10:30pm Friday, emergency services were called to Gwabegar Road and found a ute had left the roadway and crashed.

A 35-year-old man died at the scene.

A 22-year-old man was treated by paramedics and airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.

A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash commenced with the assistance of specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.

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10/04/2025

The District Exhibits at the Sydney Royal Easter Show have been bringing city and country folk together for 125 years.

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The District Exhibits at the Sydney Royal Easter Show have been bringing city and country folk together for 125 years.

09/04/2025

ℹ️ THURS: Flooding in the region has eased and it is not expected to return. This post will not be updated ℹ️

☔ Flood Information ⏰ Thurs 24th April 👉 Moderate flooding easing
❗ Never drive, ride or walk through floodwater. ❗

💧 Warrego River: Moderate flood peak expected at Fords Bridge Bywash today. Minor flooding at Enngonia and Barringun.

💧 Culgoa and Bokhara River: River levels have fallen to minor flooding at Kenebree and Goodwins.

👉Watch & Act: Do not enter floodwater alerts for
⚬ Enngonia, Fords Bridge Bywash, Wanaaring, Willara Crossing and surrounds.

⚬ More info: hazardwatch.gov.au/alert
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09/04/2025

Murat Dizdar is the working-class kid who became the boss of NSW’s schools.

In recent years there's been an exodus of students to the private sector, but Dizdar is on a mission to win them all back.

09/04/2025

More than 300 surgeries were cancelled and more than 400 cancer patients went without chemotherapy after thousands of New South Wales public hospital doctors began the first day of a three-day strike on Tuesday.

A last-minute intervention by NSW Premier Chris Minns couldn't avert the industrial action as burnt-out doctors spoke out over pay and conditions.

Nick Dole via ABC Sydney

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08/04/2025

Clinton Wrigley is standing trial for the murder of Joel Carter at his property in western NSW in 2023.

The crown says he allegedly confessed to a number of people.

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A court hears Clinton Wrigley, who is standing trial for the murder of farmer Joel Carter in western NSW, allegedly confessed to a number of people.

08/04/2025

Residents in Wanaaring have been told it's now too late to get out by road.

The NSW SES says it has aircraft in place in case evacuations are needed due to major flooding in parts of western New South Wales where floodwaters have already exceeded historic levels.

The Paroo River is expected to peak late today at 5.3 metres. On Monday it surpassed the previous record of 4.9 metres during the 1990 flood event.

NSW SES and AASFA (Animal and Agricultural Services Functional Area) are working together to deliver essential services to impacted landholders, livestock and communities.

If you are isolated and need resupply or assistance, contact the NSW SES on 132 500.

More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-08/flood-hits-western-nsw-rivers-keep-rising-record-levels/105147866

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08/04/2025

NSW public sector workers are being consulted on their willingness to work "principally" in an approved office after a memo from the NSW premier's department directed employees away from work-from-home.

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NSW public sector workers are being consulted on their willingness to work "principally" in an approved office after a memo from the NSW premier's department directed employees away from work-from-home.

07/04/2025

The NSW State Emergency Service is responding to ongoing flooding as flows from Queensland cause river rises to pass historic levels.

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The NSW State Emergency Service is responding to ongoing flooding as flows from Queensland cause river rises to pass historic levels.

07/04/2025

Specialist shooters are using cameras and thermal imaging to track down feral cats throughout New South Wales, killing 400 animals since October.

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Specialist shooters are using cameras and thermal imaging to track down feral cats throughout New South Wales, killing 400 animals since October.

07/04/2025

The spot prices of gold have never been higher, topping $5,000 an ounce for the first time last week. That has Australian miners ramping up production, including at the Tomingley gold mine in Central West NSW.

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The spot prices of gold have never been higher, topping $5,000 an ounce for the first time last week. That has Australian miners ramping up production, trying to take advantage of lofty price forecasts.

07/04/2025

The industrial action centres around claims of unsustainable workloads, chronic understaffing and low pay, with the union expecting up to 9,000 doctors to take part.

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The industrial action centres around claims of unsustainable workloads, chronic understaffing and low pay, with the union expecting up to 9,000 doctors to take part.

07/04/2025

How are graziers reacting to Donald Trump’s tariff on imported Australian beef?

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07/04/2025

What is 'explicit teaching' and why are schools across NSW adopting this education method?

Some say it's old-fashioned rote learning, but Secretary of the NSW Department of Education, Murat Dizdar, says it's a method that works.