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92nd Waroona Show, 7 October 2023
Australia’s Premier One Day Country Show! Join us this October for a wide range of activities for the whole family.
Murwillumbah’s 50-year time capsules soon to be unearthed
Two 50-year time capsules buried beneath Murwillumbah library are now available for public viewing before they are retrieved in the coming weeks. The capsules were buried in 1973 at the start of the construction of the Murwillumbah Civic and Cultural Centre, which includes the library.
Creatures feature at art market: BCAM
The Ballina Contemporary Art Market (BCAM) is a free, one-day, fun-filled arts and cultural event taking place on Saturday 14 October ... come and meet the Australovenatordinosaur, baby Muttaburra dinosaurs, and help the deep-sea diver discover treasure!
Farmers losing confidence as government risks Middle Eastern gaffe: NFF
In a letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, farming groups have expressed frustration and warned of irreversible harm to the agricultural sector and to Australia’s trade and diplomatic partnerships in the Middle East. Calling on the Prime Minister and Minister Watt to reverse its policy on the phase out of live sheep by sea, the groups said the ban was pointless, expensive and disruptive.
Rex to make more reductions to its regional network
Rex said the airline is forced to make further reductions to its regional network as the major carriers, particularly the Qantas Group, continued their relentless pillaging of Rex’s pilot group. The reductions, effective from 30 October, all involve the regional routes serviced by Rex’s fleet of Saab 340 turboprop aircraft.
Vacant motor inn to help young people at risk of homelessness: Scanlon
The Palaszczuk Government is refurbishing a vacant motor inn to help young people at risk of homelessness. Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon announced the motel will be transformed into temporary supported accommodation to provide an additional 19 semi-self-contained rooms for young people aged between 16 to 24 years.
New planning program to support regional housing: Champion
A new program designed to tackle regional skills shortages in the housing and planning sectors is being established through a State and Local government partnership ... the Grow Your Own program is a joint initiative between the Malinauskas Government and Local Government Association – focused on training local talent and providing pathways to grow regional councils’ planning workforce.
Bringing university closer to more regional Australians – applications open for new Regional University Study Hubs: Clare, Chisholm
Applications are now open for 10 new Regional University Study Hubs to be established around Australia, giving more students from the bush access to tertiary education ... In response to the Universities Accord Interim Report, the Government will establish up to 20 additional Regional University Study Hubs, and up to 14 new Suburban University Study Hubs.
‘Kick in the guts’ for dairy farmers: NSW Farmers Association
Dairy farmers have been blindsided by the NSW Government’s drastic change to Coastal Harvestable Rights, casting doubt on the industry’s survival. Last year the former state government increased Coastal Harvestable Rights so farmers could store 30 per cent of the rain that fell on their properties, providing hope for future productivity gains. But on Wednesday NSW Water Minister Rose Jackson ...
Cut above cattle judges meat again for national championships
Australia's most promising young beef cattle judges have been announced by Agricultural Shows Australia as eligible to compete in the national finals of the prestigious annual competition to be judged next month ... Hayden Hanson, 19, from Gin Gin will be representing Queensland in the beef cattle young judges competition.
