Protecting hearing and better animal welfare concerns drive demand to keep firearms suppressors at the NSW Farmers annual conference on Tuesday.
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Food security tops farmers’ agenda
Food security dominated the NSW Farmers Conference as delegates backed policies to boost Australia’s fuel and fertiliser production and strengthen supply.
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AI and ag tech takes centre stage at NSW Farmers conference
Farm data is an $800 million industry and rising, but the AI data centres crunching it want the same water our communities are short of. The latest new development to divide the ag world is set to dominate this week’s NSW Farmers Conference.
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Cleary’s class: NSW win State of Origin decider
Inspired by Nathan Cleary, NSW have clinched a State of Origin series victory with an upset win over Queensland in the decider at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.
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$290m upgrade for regional coaches
NSW TrainLink’s biggest coach upgrade in over a decade is here, with $290 million buying more services, modern amenities and a fresh sunset orange look across regional NSW.
Posted inFeature, Grants and funding, NSW News, Sport
Rugby grants open for round two
Rugby clubs and councils across NSW can now apply for a share of $2.15 million in World Cup legacy funding, with grants of up to $150,000 on offer. Applications close 14 August.
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NSW extends consultation on Crown land bill after land rights warning
Consultation has been extended on a Crown land bill after Aboriginal land councils said amendments were dropped too late to properly consult with the network. The Law Society wants a key clause scrapped entirely.
Posted inLegal, NSW News
NSW gun licence rules tighten from today
From today, NSW gun licences are capped at two years, not five. The toughest firearms reforms in a generation are now in effect — here’s what has changed.
Posted inHealth, Money, NSW News, NSW Politics
North Coast families to get $100 rego cut and a new maternity unit at Grafton
A new maternity unit for Grafton, $100 off rego, and record health investment. Here’s what the NSW Budget delivers for the North Coast.
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NSW unveils roadmap to grow $100 million hemp industry
NSW has unveiled a roadmap to grow its hemp industry into a $100 million sector, with new support for farmers, manufacturers and regional investment.