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Ag production figures fall as outcomes for some rest on a knife’s edge: ABARES
The gross value of Australia’s agricultural production is expected to fall by 2.8 per cent to $90.7 billion in 2025-26, driven by lower crop and livestock production volumes, according to the June quarter forecasts released by ABARES ...
Why regional living and learning is a smart choice: CSU
House prices are decreasing and employment opportunities are increasing – there has never been a better time to live and study in regional areas. More young people in the city in recent years have given up on their dreams of owning a home – but are they looking in the wrong market?
Council directed to ‘agree’ with amended DA
Clarence Valley Council has been directed by the Northern Regional Planning Panel to agree to an amended proposal for a Yamba manufactured home estate which is subject to an appeal in the Land and Environment Court.
Fre$h approach to shopping
It only opened in Grafton Shoppingworld less than a fortnight ago, but Australian owned and operated food warehouse Fresh & Save is already proving to be extremely popular with Clarence Valley shoppers.
Clarence Head longboarders
Clarence Head Longboarders are hosting the annual Yamba Single Fin on the 7th, 8th and 9th of June ... Divisions range from Juniors through to Over 70s, Old Malibu and Timber longboards.
Library remains one of Hay’s greatest and best-used assets
Hay Library continues to grow in popularity, with an increase of 24 per cent in borrowers in March compared to the previous month and a slight decrease in April due to the two long weekends. In a comprehensive report to Council, the Library Team Leader noted 11 new members, a registration renewal and a busy month with community activities.
Feral bounty debate rages as hunting Bill introduced into NSW Parliament
NSW Premier Chris Minns has sparked debate around the introduction of a bounty on feral animals. Speaking on radio last week Mr Minns suggested that a system where shooters are paid a small fee for each feral animal killed could be a "novel way" to reduce their populations, which he believes have "taken over a lot of parks."
Hay drops costly membership
Council has relinquished its membership with RAMJO (Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation) following a steep increase in its annual fee. This is despite a recommendation from General Manager, David Webb to continue full membership for the 2025-26 financial year and then reassess Council's position. Cr John Perry vehemently opposed this, and called for Council to cut its losses now, resign from RAMJO and not pay the $30,000 fee.
Fashions on the Field at Beef Week Cup Day
Before the Beef Week Cup race there was Fashions on the Field at Casino racetrack ... Nine women stood on the racetrack while two judges selected the placegetters.
Aperitivo vs Happy Hour: Who does it better?
Luke Terramadre. How does Italy’s elegant aperitivo culture compares to Australia’s casual pub drinks. When the clock strikes five, both Italians and Australians know it’s time to unwind, but how they do it couldn’t be more different.
Melbourne Cup is coming to Buloke
On Sunday and Monday, August 31 and September 1, Donald will host the 2025 Lexus Cup during its five-month tour, beginning in New York, U.S.A., early this month. On May 29, the Victoria Racing Club was thrilled to unveil 36 destinations for the Cup tour at a special Launch event held at Flemington Racecourse.
Howeana returns home
Last November, a weak and injured Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) was found near the jetty by young Lord Howe Island residents ... The turtle was given the name Howeana ... Howeana was flown back to the Island in April, and taken to Old Settlement Beach for release in to sheltered seagrass meadows.
Editor of Signals meets editor of Signal
Jeffrey Mellefont, Australian National Maritime Museum. Like everybody's first visit to Lord Howe Island, ours in early May, 2025, completely charmed my wife, Anna and me ... here's another one I particularly want to add: the very finest little regional museum that I've visited in ages. The Lord Howe Island Museum just bowled us over ...
The last QantasLink flight to Lord Howe – Truly the end of an era!
Chris Murray. On Friday, 16th May, the last QantasLink flight rolled into Lord Howe at around 2.45pm piloted by senior QantasLink captains, Mark Nesbitt and Jarrod Seen. This flight marked the end of an era that began on the 1st of June, 1991, when VH-TQP – an aircraft owned by Eastern Australia Airlines - arrived at Lord Howe bearing passengers, freight and mail from Sydney.
The Lord Howe Island Signal, 31 May 2025
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Small bus makes big difference for remote NSW community
Every second Thursday at 7am, Rob Dyson fires up his bus in the opal mining town of White Cliffs and embarks on what has become a lifeline for the remote far west NSW community ... "I'm like the farm dog, you start up the ute and I jump on. He starts the bus and I'm on it. There are so many advantages," said local artist Cree Marshall, who has been using the service since it began three and a half years ago.
Australia’s cotton capital struggles to buy underwear
Narrabri launches a cheeky new campaign calling for major retailers to close the regional retail gap ... Watch the saucy short video and read the ARR.News interview with Narrabri Shire Mayor, Darrell Tiemens and Narrabri Shire General Manager, Eloise Chaplain.
Australia Post works behind scenes on Narrandera Post Office location
Australia Post is working to establish ongoing arrangements for its Post Office in Narrandera and is grateful to locals for their patience and understanding.
