Cotton crop delayed as 'one-in-30-year' wet cycle leaves properties 'hammered'
Cotton farmers in the central west are waiting out the rain, unable to take their equipment onto waterlogged fields to get the cotton off.
View ArticleFarmer's 'no kill' crop system celebrated for sustainable approach
A farmer who has planted more than 200,000 trees to help regenerate his land hopes his successes can be an example to others.
View ArticleRenewed flood threat for Gunnedah, northern NSW on high alert after 150mm of...
Floodwaters in Gunnedah are set to exceed last weekend's major peak on Friday night, after widespread rain across the state.
View ArticleLandcarer's Warning: Concerns over passive chemical pollution on vegetation
Landcare winner Bruce Maynard is using the platform to blow the whistle on passive chemical pollution from agricultural sprays and its impact on natural vegetation.
View ArticleLandcare hero blows the whistle on spray drift
Australia's newest Landcare champion says agricultural chemical spray drift is poisoning trees and natural vegetation across the nation.
View ArticleTragic flood death of 5yo boy ignites community anger over dangerous creek...
Locals say they have been calling for action on a causeway crossing — known to be dangerous and prone to flooding — since 1998.
View ArticleFlood death ignites community anger over dangerous creek crossing
The community is devastated that lives are still being lost in regional areas, despite strong and repeated warnings for drivers not to cross flooded roads.
View ArticleMore emergency warnings for Sydney, as SES battles 'extreme danger' to...
Evacuation orders are issued in parts of New South Wales, dozens of people are rescued from floodwaters, and the SES fields hundreds of calls for help after wild weather hits already flooded parts of...
View ArticleSES celebrates easing rain but warns NSW residents to stay vigilant.
The SES has warned a drier forecast has not alleviated the danger of floodwaters as rain causes flash flooding and significant river rises in western NSW.
View ArticleVaccine drive as 'nasty' mosquitos menace western NSW
NSW Health is distributing free vaccines to concerned locals as the risk of mosquito-borne diseases looms.
View ArticleFears drought could follow floods as BOM releases El Niño forecast
The Bureau of Meteorology says there is a 40 per cent chance a warm and dry El Niño pattern will immediately follow the current La Niña should it recede in autumn, putting farmers on edge.
View ArticleRegional NSW to receive $280 million in road repair funding for heavy...
The state government has announced how much each council will receive as part of funding promised in January. The much-need funds will help patch regional road networks damaged by record rain and...
View ArticleWarning for giant hail issued as ferocious storm causes flash flooding in NSW
Heavy storms have dropped hail and significant amounts of rain in parts of the state, flooding roads, parks and threatening homes.
View ArticleMajor inland river 'a big mess' as it chokes on flood debris as water recedes
Several large rafts made of wood and other debris are blocking parts of the Macquarie River in New South Wales' west, leaving residents concerned about erosion or even a diversion of the river itself.
View Article'Trees and gardens left without leaves': Groups say concerns of spray drift...
A group of farmers, scientists and concerned regional residents say spray drift is causing widespread tree and plant deaths in NSW, and the authorities are not taking it seriously.
View ArticleA man with his jerry can is answering a small town's call to fill 'er up
Former Trangie resident Anthony Lees keeps the NSW town fuelled up after its only service station closed its doors in December.
View ArticleSpray Drift Cowboys: Fighting spray drift in the cotton industry
Cotton farmers impacted by chemical spray drift, say those responsible have no excuse for the illegal practices.
View ArticleNarromine flood insurance premiums skyrocket despite dry conditions
Lyn Jablonski was aghast when she received a letter in the mail informing her that her insurance premiums would be going up more than five-fold.
View ArticleLyn's town hasn't flooded in 68 years, but her insurance has jumped five-fold...
Narromine residents say it was 1955 when the Macquarie River last flooded in their town. They are angry their insurance premiums are spiking now.
View ArticleGraziers have spoken on weather alerts — and the BOM listened
The way sheep grazier warnings are issued has been reviewed due to what many farmers consider "over-forecasting" of the risk to their livestock.
View ArticleTrial of extra train warnings at NSW level crossings 'bittersweet' for crash...
The fiancé of a man killed at a level crossing at Bribbaree in the state's south-west slopes hopes a trial of new warning technology will help prevent further deaths.
View Article'Physically impossible': No breaks for vets in western NSW as shortage bites
Vets in regional towns say they are working 11 or 12-hour days, seven days a week, to deal with increasing caseloads.
View ArticleLabor pre-election funding under scrutiny after candidate directs money...
The process behind a Labor grants program is being questioned after an unsuccessful candidate from the NSW March state election directed almost $400,000 to upgrade a picnic area.
View ArticleFirst, it was sheep under solar panels. Now, it's grapes
Australian researchers are testing solar panels in a vineyard to see if they can help protect the fruit from extreme weather, but that is not the only potential benefit.
View ArticleMachete, batons, ammo, body armour, capsicum spray allegedly stolen by NSW...
Police allege a country officer had 19 cans of capsicum spray, four police-issued batons and almost 500 rounds of live pistol and simulation ammunition at his northern NSW home.
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