A $600M film studio backed by Russell Crowe is a step closer in Coffs Harbour, with the NSW Government pledging $5.5M for a key noise wall to support the “Aussiewood” project and boost regional jobs.
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Posted inAgriculture, Coffs Harbour
Farmers, greenies divided over ‘dirty’ bounty deal
The premier has thrown his weight behind paying bounty hunters to reduce feral cats, goats and pigs, but it has come with scrutiny.
Posted inLocal News, Tourism
Visitor spending hits record high in NSW
NSW has reaffirmed its status as Australia’s top visitor economy, with record $55.9 billion spending, strong growth across regional areas including New England North West and the North Coast, and record international arrivals.
Posted inAgriculture, Business, Feature, News
Busy two days for NSW Farmers Annual Conference next week
A jam packed agenda is in store next week as the state’s peak farming body holds their annual general conference in Sydney.
Posted inBusiness, News
The BEST Ride to Retirement: Penny Alliston-Hall
After 26 years with BEST Employment, including the last 13 years as CEO, Penny Alliston-Hall has announced she will be retiring
Posted inAgriculture, Business, Emergency management, News
New Varroa Mite infestations detected in the New England
Multiple new sites in the region have been added to the list of places where bee hives have the devastating varroa mite, as both industry and government fight to control the outbreak.
Posted inAgriculture, Business, News, What's on
Moree’s Kate Lumber takes place among Australia’s top young achievers in the cotton industry
Moree Agronomist Kate Lumber is up against the nation’s best young achievers in her field, named a finalist for the Young Cotton Achiever of the Year award.
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Rafters Restaurant to be reborn as Rafters Café and Grill
Brisbane couple Joey and Michelle Arrabal are planning a revitalisation of the building and a restoration of the name Rafters to Guyra.
Posted inBusiness, Local News, News, Tourism
Glen Innes progresses Rail Trail but needs more money
The New England Rail Trail from Glen Innes to Ben Lomond is moving forward, but Glen Innes Severn Shire Council will need more money for ‘revised costs’.
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New executive team for ABRI
Armidale based ABRI is starting the year with new leadership in product innovation, communication, and IT.