News and views on what’s happening in regional and rural NSW, with a spotlight on the Charles Sturt University footprint around the towns and cities of Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Wagga and Albury.
Australia’s barley producers are currently feeling China’s wrath, with an 80% tariff imposed on the crop which goes predominantly to Chinese ports. After Australia’s government unabashedly called for an independent inquiry into the origins and spread of the coronavirus, china shortly after imposed the tariff claiming it was because of illegal dumping. Farmer Chris Newland …
In the shadow of catastrophe from last year’s bushfires, Farmers and volunteers are doing everything they can to prepare for another fire season. After one of the best rainfall records in years, the already ravaged natural reserves and parks are not the biggest threat looming for the end of 2020. Instead, grass and crop fires …
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By Madeleine Riddell I can recall my first experience with caving. I was black water rafting at the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves in New Zealand. I would consider that experience one of the best things I have done in my life. I was keen to come back home and continue caving, hopefully as a hobby, …
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by Madeleine Riddell The ACT police have been able to announce that they are pleased with the Canberran communities dedication to COVID-19 prevention, especially amongst those self-isolating. In a statement released by ACT policing, 100% of people that were visited by officers and ESA workers for compliance checks were following regulations and self-isolating. Although the …
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Kamilaroi community leader questions the integrity and capacity of the Prime Minister to consider Indigenous people. By Zoe Morris The Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has announced a revamp of Closing the Gap policy, which aims to address indigenous disadvantage in Australia. We speak to frontline Indigenous educator for a response. She is sharply critical.
