The goat levy hasn’t changed since 1997. Now producers face a vote that would more than double it. Here’s where the money would go, and why every vote counts.
RK Crosby
Posted inNational News, Sport
Roosters win NRL grand final in one point nail-biter
One point. One last game for Daly Cherry-Evans. The Roosters survived a wild Knights fightback to win the NRL grand final in a close finish.
Posted inAnimals, Ballina
Dogs on beaches? Ballina wants your say
Pets are family, but not everyone loves a dog on the beach. Ballina’s new plan will shape off-leash areas and ranger patrols across the shire, and the clock is ticking to have your say.
Posted inNational News, Sport
Roosters dominate NRLW grand final
Perfect season complete. The Roosters stormed to a 30-6 NRLW grand final win over Brisbane, sending Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter into retirement as premiers.
Posted inClarence Valley, Indigenous
Mudyala wins $1m to give Clarence Valley youth a voice
A community bus, on-country camps, and young people calling the shots. Mudyala has won $1 million for a new Clarence Valley youth program, and four more local clubs are celebrating too.
Posted inBusiness, Coffs Harbour, NSW Politics, NSW Votes 2027
Coffs MP Singh says it’s never been harder to run a small business
Only six per cent of business owners expect profits to rise. Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh says it’s never been tougher, and he’s urging locals to shop close to home.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Hunter, Sport
Tragic start to grand final weekend as car hits Knights fans
Updated: Knights fans lined the road to send their team off to the grand final. Then a car ploughed into the crowd. Ten are injured including two 5 year olds and a 2 year old, two critically, and the driver is under arrest.
Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics, Workers and Unions
Farmers back labour hire crackdown, but warn shearers and harvesters must not be caught
Labor wants every labour hire firm in NSW licensed. Farmers agree rogue operators must go, but warn the shearing team and harvest contractor could get caught in the net.
Posted inGrants and funding, Local News, Tourism
IRONMAN and Savour the Tweed in line for October tourism boom
More than $100 million in tourism dollars is up for grabs across NSW this October, and two North Coast events have made the Government’s list. Is your town ready?
Posted inLocal politics, MidCoast
Alan Tickle takes the top job at MidCoast Council
MidCoast has a new mayor. Alan Tickle takes the top job, Jeremy Miller stays on as deputy, and the region’s federal MP says councils need steadier funding to keep roads and bridges up to scratch.