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VNI West land access agreements surpass 100: TCV, AEMO
Transmission Company Victoria (TCV) now has land access agreements in place for more than 100 properties in the VNI West draft corridor to allow important survey work to continue. The announcement of the preferred easement that will host the VNI West transmission line is expected in coming weeks ... "Our main objective is to find the most suitable location for the preferred easement that minimises impacts to farms and farm operations, balanced with consideration of the environment and other site constraints": VNI West Program Director Tony Hedley.
Yamba paralympian makes 50m final
Yamba’s Alexa Leary broke a Paralympic S9 record in her heat of the 50-metre freestyle in Paris last week with a blistering 27.69 second swim securing her a spot in the highly competitive final. The budding triathlon star’s world was turned upside down in 2021 in a severe cycling crash…
Iluka meeting – Rezoning not needed in housing strategy
After about half of the 873 public submissions Council received objecting to its draft Local Housing Strategy came from Iluka residents, about 200 people packed the Iluka Community Hall last Thursday to hear about the details of the revised strategy currently on exhibition ... "There is a concerning lack of disclosure in the revised housing strategy, and we wanted to let the community know what we had found": Sonya Maley, Iluka Focus Group member.
Hay Inc applications open
Are you a young adult 18 to 25 years (or know someone who is) that is keen to increase their agricultural knowledge and skills, expand networks and take advantage of priceless mentoring? Applications are now open for the 2025 Hay Inc Rural Education Program. Next year’s intake will be the 11th cohort of the uniquely local and focussed training program, which now boasts more than 140 alumni.
Te Mania Angus spring bulls arrive on the Hay Plains
Hay Plains Livestock is excited to announce a new partnership with Te Mania Angus, a leading name in Australian Angus genetics. This collaboration has begun with the arrival of 20 Te Mania Angus spring bulls in Hay. These bulls are known for their excellent carcass traits, ease of calving, impressive marbling...
Ground broken on first renewable project in Hay
Clean Peak Energy has officially commenced construction of its Hay Solar Farm, adjacent to Hay Cemetery, east of Hay township. The advancement of the project was marked with an on-site sod turning, which brought together Clean Peak Energy executives and staff, Hay Shire Council and host landholders.
Call to action against gold and copper mining in Clarence River catchment
Corazon Mining has begun exploratory drilling at the May Queen target on Mount Gilmore for gold and copper in the Clarence River catchment northwest of Grafton and the Clarence Catchment Alliance are calling on locals to get involved to stop a mining licence being granted.
The Riverine Grazier, 4 September 2024
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Fill up your senses at new dress shop in the centre of town
Walking through the doorway of Casino’s newest dress shop is an assault on the senses – in a good way. As you walk in, there is the soft wafting scent of the candles on sale, the cool refreshing air and the colours – oh my, patterns of colours on the clothes hanging on the walls like material artworks.
Reminder: Mt Eliza track closed for the season
Suzie Christensen. Access to the Mt Eliza track is closed annually between 1 September until early March to protect nesting sooty terns (Onychoprion fuscata) and their young. The trail and summit provide important breeding grounds for the seabirds.
Minister Penny Sharpe visit
I want to thank all the community for making my recent visit to Lord Howe Island such a wonderful experience. Lord Howe Island is a special place, with a unique and rich history. But as you know, being so remote from the mainland has its challenges, as well as advantages.
Sparks from the Past, Part 15 B: Waterfront wars
Chris Murray. The loss of Qantas Catalina VH-EAX at Lord Howe Island – Sabotage or misadventure? ... Hudson Fysh – Qantas: “On the 23rd June, 1949, our Catalina and one of Trans Oceanic Airways were riding at their moorings on the lagoon when in a ‘blow’ our flying boat broke her moorings and went ashore."
Musicophilia
J Lowe. There are rare humans who… may lack the neural apparatus for appreciating tones or melodies. But for virtually all of us, music has great power, whether or not we seek it out or think of ourselves as particularly ‘musical’. This propensity to music – this ‘musicophilia’- shows itself in infancy, is manifest and central in every culture, and probably goes back to the very beginnings of our species…
Boatharbour Landcare Country Gardens 2024
Spring has Sprung! Fairy Wren Day has been a Spring event for the past 5 years. Those interested in small bird habitat and garden lovers are invited to Boatharbour on a Sunday 8 September for Fairy Wren Day. With the numbers of attendees building each year, it was decided to share more gardens in our area.
The Fruity Farmer: Custard apples
"Custard apples come lumpy, Quite seedy and bumpy, When added to fruit salad, They rhyme like a ballad." In case anyone hasn’t noticed we are well into custard apple season until probably October when the Qld fruit fly will start to get active with the warmer weather and sting the fruit.
Australia’s top young dairy cattle judges selected for national finals
Australia's most promising young dairy cattle judges have been announced ahead of the Agricultural Shows Australia National Young Judges & Paraders Competition finals at the Melbourne Royal Show ... Katie Stanley, Executive Officer of Agricultural Shows Australia, says the competition is designed to recognise the best new talent in livestock judging nationwide.
160th Molong Show, 7 September 2024
2024 marks the 160th Molong Show. The Molong Show has been held on a Sunday for a considerable number of years, however this year will be held on a Saturday, Saturday the 7th of September.
‘Legally binding’ ANZ Suncorp deal faces first test
ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott made frequent mentions of “reputational risk” while giving evidence to the house standing committee investigating the big four banks in Canberra on Friday ... it is surprising that when asked about regional bank closures by commitee chairman Daniel Mulino he chose to withhold information about two branches in regional Australia that ANZ plans to close later this year.
Kyogle, here is a Yes and No case on the referendum
The answer to the Kyogle Council election referendum question is simple – Yes or No. The problem is the question itself isn’t simple and is complicated by bringing two concepts together that have only one answer – Yes or No.
Dunoon and District Gazette, June-September 2024
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The Lord Howe Island Signal, 31 August 2024
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