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E-petition launched to boost intensive care paramedics

With only two intensive care paramedics (ICPs) working on shift to cover the entire Clarence Valley, staff at Grafton Ambulance Station were joined by Member for Clarence Richie Williamson last week to officially launch an e-Petition, calling on the NSW Government to prioritise increasing staffing across the region.

Adavale Resources commences Phase 2 drilling at London-Victoria Gold Mine targeting extensions beneath pit and potential resource growth

Adavale Resources Limited (ASX:ADD) has commenced high-conviction Phase 2 drilling at its London-Victoria Gold Mine, a key site within the Company’s Parkes Gold-Copper Project in the Lachlan Fold Belt of New South Wales. Phase 2 comprises an approximately 10-hole, ~2,300m reverse circulation (RC) drilling program designed to test a series of growth targets in the southern portion of the 1.5km-long open pit at the site.

Destruction of nature for transmission infrastructure proves biodiversity offsets are nature negative: Higginson

Labor Premier Chris Minns and Environment Minister Penny Sharpe are facing criticism from multiple sides of politics over their handling of the Central West Orana REZ following revelations that scores of native vegetation had been cleared to make way for a renewable energy project. An estimated 670 trees have been cleared, including critically endangered hollow bearing trees which make up habitat for koalas, glossy black cockatoos, little eagles, squirrel gliders and eastern pygmy possums.

New Practice Note – Capability maturity: assessments and targets for severe to catastrophic disasters

Organisations with emergency management responsibilities must be capable of preparing and managing severe to catastrophic disasters. Practice Note 3: Capability maturity: assessments and targets for severe to catastrophic disasters presents a capability assessment tool that organisations can use to assess their capability maturity to adequately prepare for and manage severe to catastrophic disasters.

2025–26 shaping up as a landmark year for Australian agriculture: ABARES

Australia’s combined agriculture, fisheries and forestry production is on track to reach a record-breaking $106.4 billion in 2025–26, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) December quarter reports.

HMAS Canberra visit Lord Howe Island

HMAS Canberra visited Lord Howe Island on the 18th and 19th of November. The sailors came ashore in shifts to enjoy the Island, and our school children went aboard the ship to take a glimpse at shipboard life ... Throughout the two-day visit, Navy personnel spent time on the Island and were warmly received by the community.

The Lord Howe Island Signal, 30 November 2025

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Warning on state’s hidden fire danger: NSW Farmers Association

Farmers have warned the state’s national parks have become ticking time bombs for bushfires this summer. As authorities continued to confiscate large swathes of land to form national parks, NSW Farmers’ President Xavier Martin said vital resources to properly manage bushfire risks on public land had failed to follow.

Riverina’s beekeeping industry under threat as Varroa Mite takes economic toll

The beekeeping sector across the Riverina is experiencing an unprecedented financial crisis as the region grapples with the ongoing challenge of varroa mite management, placing critical agricultural pollination services at risk.

I have a Christmas tree-shaped hole in my heart – Festive tree stolen from hall

‘Twas the month before Christmas – and four little Christmas trees stood in the Bundgeam Community Hall. And then there were three. Lindy Hayman from the hall committee said she was saddened when she discovered someone had taken one of the Christmas trees.

A secure and sustainable future for the forestry industry: Collins, Watt, Ayres

The industry is of such strategic importance to the Australian community we today designate it a priority industry under our Future Made in Australia plans.

Country Mayors renew vows with LGNSW: CMA

The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) and Local Government New South Wales (LGNSW) have a strong and mutually supportive relationship, according to CMA Chairman Mayor Rick Firman OAM. He and LGNSW President, Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM signed an extended and updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the first day of the 2025 LGNSW Annual Conference in Penrith on Sunday.

Bendigo takes out main award

Liz Lawrence. Narrandera Bendigo Bank branch took out the main award, Best Business any size, at the Narrandera Rotary Club and Narrandera Business Group Annual Business awards formal dinner last week.

Farmers unite to protect a family legacy

In the David vs Goliath battle of farmers and industrial renewables, Colin Fenton didn't mince his words in a showdown with a Transmission Company Victoria attempting to gain access to the family's 102-year family farming legacy at Dingwell. "We've been through wars, floods and fire, by hell we're a bloody resilient group," stated Colin, who, in his 80s, stood firm with his wife Mary and a group of supporters, who had rushed to their side for one of two attempted property entries this week.

Football fever high as we welcome Matildas

Skaie Hull. The Central Coast will take centre stage this Friday, November 28, as the CommBank Matildas return to Gosford for a blockbuster international double-header at Polytec Stadium. The event is expected to deliver a major boost to tourism, local business and the region's growing reputation as a sporting powerhouse.

Coast Community News, 27 November 2025

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Narrandera Argus, 27 November 2025

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Farmers gearing up for fight: NSW Farmers Association

NSW Farmers Acting CEO Mike Guerin – who led a successful legal challenge against the federal government and mining giant Glencore in Queensland – said he was “getting the band back together” to fight Santos’ Narrabri Gas Project ... “The people who depend on the Great Artesian Basin for their water are living in fear that this project will go ahead and go wrong, like many of them do, creating tens of thousands of water refugees and forcing farmers to abandon half the continent because it’s been contaminated forever.

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