The premier has thrown his weight behind paying bounty hunters to reduce feral cats, goats and pigs, but it has come with scrutiny.
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Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Travel
Tamworth Outdoor Living and Caravan Expo doubles in size for 2025
Tamworth’s huge lifestyle event is back and it’s bigger than ever, with the Outdoor Living and Caravan Expo returning later this month.
Posted inGood News, Sport, Youth
NRL stars join forces with NSW Government to support local youth
The New South Wales Government has announced a new partnership with the National Rugby League (NRL) and the Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) aimed at engaging young people across regional NSW and steering them away from crime.
Posted inRegional Development, Roads and Infrastructure
Regional Cities NSW calls for $350 million freight investment
Regional Cities New South Wales has taken its case for a $350 million investment to fix the state’s freight chokepoints.
Posted inCommunity development, Flood, Lismore, North Coast Surrounds
Community to help shape future use of Lismore buyback land
More than 500 flood-affected blocks in Lismore will be transformed under a new planning partnership between the NSW Government and Lismore City Council, giving locals the chance to help shape how buyback land will be used in the future.
Posted inBallina Shire, Beaches and Surf, Coffs Harbour, Community development, Environment, Local News
North Coast beaches ready as patrol season begins
North Coast surf lifesavers are back on patrol as the red and yellow flags go up this weekend, marking the start of the 2025–26 Surf Life Saving season and a renewed focus on water safety across regional beaches.
Posted inLocal News, Tourism
Visitor spending hits record high in NSW
NSW has reaffirmed its status as Australia’s top visitor economy, with record $55.9 billion spending, strong growth across regional areas including New England North West and the North Coast, and record international arrivals.
Posted inAgriculture, Business, News
Busy two days for NSW Farmers Annual Conference next week
A jam packed agenda is in store next week as the state’s peak farming body holds their annual general conference in Sydney.
Posted inLocal News, News
Its time to roll up your sleeve and give blood
Tamworth Regional Council launched the Local Government Blood Drive yesterday, with the aim of getting five times as many donations.
Posted inEnergy, National News, News
Renewables ‘cheapest way’ to meet net-zero grid
The energy market operator says renewables will be the most cost-effective way of reaching net-zero targets in the grid by 2050.