Study into less gassy cows hits milestone
“It’s sort of like Oprah, everybody wins a prize,” says Dr Tom Granleese. After more than three years, his project to engineer cattle that create less methane has reached a …
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Virtual fencing legalised in NSW after years of advocacy
After years of debate and consultation, virtual fencing has officially been legalised for cattle in New South Wales, a move welcomed by farmers and regional MPs as a major step …
Man in court today over Bourke stabbing
A man is in custody after another man was allegedly stabbed in Bourke on Friday evening. Emergency services were called to a home on Harris Street, Bourke, just after 7pm …
Concern over another huge park buy-up
Cobar Shire Council general manager Peter Vlatko says councillors are deeply concerned about the latest purchase of 71,000 hectares in his shire for another NSW National Park. “This a major …
Dubbo snatch Brewery Shield from Gilgandra
A big hitting 68 off 33 balls by captain Khurrara Tari has powered Dubbo to a 5 wicket win in the Brewery Shield final over a gallant Gilgandra at McGrane Oval on …
National Parks defend ‘ticking timebomb’ claims
Already ‘under fire’ over its recent buy ups of western NSW land for new national parks, a spokesperson for NSW National Parks has defended claims that the state’s parks have …
Strong hospital performance, but bush health still lags
Western NSW public hospitals have maintained strong emergency department and planned surgery performance despite a sharp rise in high-acuity demand, according to new quarterly health data released this week. The …
Cobar man facing court over meth dealing
An alleged Cobar methylamphetamine dealer was arrested yesterday and will face 11 counts of drug supply related charges today, 12 December. A 47-year-old man will face Court following an investigation …
Police investigate Narromine house fire
At 2.20am yesterday morning (Thursday 11 December) Fire Rescue NSW received a triple zero call to a house fire in Cathundril Street in Narromine. Three FRNSW fire trucks and 12 firefighters responded …
Not enough depots means parcel deliveries hard to pin down
Businesses and residents around the Western Plains are having to cross their fingers and hope their parcels are delivered. As the volume of parcel freight breaks new records, the number …
A season for self-compassion
Survivor led charity Pink Cross Australia has released a list of ways to combat overwhelm, stress and loneliness this December reminding people they do not have to do everything alone, …
Country mayors back Rural Health Action Plan
The Country Mayors Association (CMA) Chairman and Board are pushing a new plan for rural health in NSW proposed by Member for Wagga Wagga Dr Joe McGirr MP, and they …