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Pig blitz just bacon bits: NSW Farmers Association
New data has revealed the NSW Government is contributing just ‘bits of bacon’ to the desperate effort to curb feral pigs, the state’s peak farm body says. Media reports of 53,000 feral pigs culled by authorities over the past year were dwarfed by the estimated tens of millions of the pests farmers were reporting in the paddock, NSW Farmers’ President Xavier Martin said.
A better lifestyle through a stronger economy – Nation-leading initiative unlocks surplus Townsville land for housing: Bleijie
The Crisafulli Government’s nation-leading Land Activation Program has come to Townsville, unlocking local under-utilised government-owned land to deliver a place to call home for more Queenslanders. The 4.5-hectare site next to Townsville Pimlico TAFE is the first within the region to join the landmark initiative and will deliver up to 150 homes.
WA Labor must reveal greyhound racing’s future: Hunter
The Cook Labor Government and the Minister for Racing and Gaming, Paul Papalia, must clearly state whether they support the future of the greyhound racing industry in Western Australia following serious animal welfare incidents at Cannington Park and ongoing uncertainty facing the sector.
New legislation to crackdown on ‘factories of hate’: Minns, Scully, Hoenig
The NSW Government will today introduce legislation into Parliament to strengthen councils’ enforcement powers to shut down unlawful places of worship. The legislation is a crackdown on ‘factories of hate’ which are unlawfully promoting hate, intimidation and dividing our community.
Life behind bars for DV murderers: Boothby
New legislation to be introduced this week will amend the Sentencing Act 1995 to impose a life sentence with a mandatory minimum non-parole period of 25 years’ imprisonment for the murder of a current or former partner. Attorney-General Marie-Clare Boothby said the reform reflects the scale of harm caused by domestic and family violence in the Territory – particularly for Aboriginal women who comprise 89 per cent of all DV victims and who are 7 times more likely to die.
Metal in March 2026 set to energise the Central Highlands with creativity and community spirit
What began as an initiative to promote the region’s thriving arts and culture sector through sustainable art practices has grown into a diverse program of metal focused workshops, creative activities and community events across the region ... This year’s events feature a vibrant metal art exhibition at the Emerald Art Gallery, an inspiring public metal art trail spanning the region, and an engaging lineup of flower making and blacksmithing workshops.
Draft Campaspe Festivals and Events Strategy open for public comment
Campaspe Shire Council’s draft Campaspe Festivals & Events Strategy 2026-2031 has opened for comment. The draft strategy was developed following community consultation in 2024-25 and outlines social, cultural, economic, and environmental goals for festivals and events within Campaspe Shire that align with the broader aims of Council and the community.
Killarney Show & Rodeo, 20-21 February 2026
Killarney Show & Rodeo Society Inc
The 113th Killarney Show will be held on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 February 2026, continuing a tradition that...
Kindergarten pilot begins as record number of students start school: Cook, Winton
The Cook Government's landmark free Full-time Kindergarten Pilot begins today, marking a major milestone in early childhood education in Western Australia. The pilot is commencing at Roleystone Community College, Halidon Primary School, and Banksia Grove Primary School in the metropolitan region, and South Kalgoorlie Primary School and Dalyellup Primary School in regional Western Australia.
