NSW manufacturers can now apply for grants of up to $50,000 to help them adopt new technology, under a new $6 million state government fund.
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Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics, National News
One Nation’s real migration plans revealed to be bigger than Labor’s
One Nation’s promise to “slash” migration to 130,000 has become a policy to increase migration to at least 230,000, live on national TV.
Posted inAgriculture, Fundraiser
Rural Aid calls for donations to support farming families through hardship
Rural Aid is calling on Australians to help farming families doing it tough through drought and disaster, with donations funding hay, financial help and support after hardship.
Posted inAwareness Events, MidCoast
MidCoast riders wanted for Jo/Joe Rider road safety campaign
Spot Jo/Joe Rider on MidCoast roads this October and you could win big, as the region’s motorcyclists don hi-vis vests to fight “Sorry Mate, I Didn’t See You” crashes. Volunteers wanted now.
Posted inAgriculture, National News
Biggest goat levy shakeup in 30 years
Goat producers are being urged to vote after workshops across the country backed the biggest shakeup to their industry levy since 1997, more than doubling what they pay per transaction.
Posted inGrants and funding, Nambucca Heads, Youth
Grants open for youth safety projects
Grants of up to $40,000 are on offer for community groups tackling youth crime and building safer communities, with a Nambucca Heads project already among those benefiting. Applications close 11 September.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Thora
Changed traffic conditions on Waterfall Way at Thora
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on Waterfall Way at Myers Bluff, near Thora, for slope remediation work, beginning Monday.
Posted inAwards, MidCoast
Myall Lakes surf lifesavers recognised among NSW’s best
Surf lifesavers from Pacific Palms, Cape Hawke and Forster have been named finalists in the Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence, recognising their service, leadership and dedication to their clubs.
Posted inCrime, Port Macquarie
Woman charged after allegedly breaching tobacconist closure order in Port Macquarie
A woman has been charged after allegedly breaching a closure order at a Port Macquarie tobacconist.
Posted inAgriculture, Taree
Taree dairy farmer’s flood battle reflects growing pressure on Australian agriculture
Fifth-generation dairy farmer Jane Polson has endured devastating floods, livestock losses and years of recovery — pressures a new report warns are being felt across Australian agriculture.