Australia’s new emergency warning system is set for its first trial run with a test alert to be sent to mobile devices in a 10-second siren across the nation at 2pm – even if your phone is on silent or Do Not Disturb,
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Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Armidale, National News
Syngenta paraquat exit rattles farmers
Syngenta is pulling paraquat from Australian and New Zealand shelves, and farmers say it’s another tool gone from an already shrinking chemical toolbox.
Posted inEducation, Feature, Health, National News
More health students to get paid prac
Ten more health courses will get paid prac placements from next year, but is $338.60 a week enough?
Posted inFeature, Roads and Infrastructure, Tweed Heads
Changed traffic conditions on Boyds Bay Bridge at Tweed Heads South
Night works on Boyds Bay Bridge at Tweed Heads South will close a northbound off-ramp and slow traffic overnight.
Posted inEmergency management, Federal Politics, National News
CMA join push against federal disaster funding cuts
The Country Mayors Association is warning a federal funding shake-up would leave ratepayers covering more of the bill after the next flood, fire or storm.
Posted inFeature, MidCoast
Thompson endorsed as Nationals candidate for Myall Lakes
Member for Myall Lakes Tanya Thompson has secured The Nationals’ endorsement to contest the seat at the 2027 NSW election.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Port Macquarie
Two charged after alleged police pursuit in stolen SUV on Mid North Coast
Two people have been charged after an alleged police pursuit involving a stolen SUV on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Posted inArts, Feature, MidCoast
National exhibition headlines new gallery season
Everyone is invited to experience two new exhibitions at Manning Regional Art Gallery from 31 July to 19 September.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Sport
Coffs Harbour’s winning hand with five-of-a-kind
Coffs Harbour is set to secure five flagship Oztag events until 2031, delivering up to $100 million in economic impact.
Posted inFeature, National News, Social issues and services
Anti-racism measures bolstered after One Nation rise
Labor members have committed to implementing national anti-racism plans, while speaking out against the threat One Nation poses to multicultural communities.