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Plans begin for new ANZAC memorial park in Wee Waa

Plans begin for new ANZAC memorial park in Wee Waa

NBN News

Plans for a new community space in Wee Waa are beginning to take shape.

Locals, collaborating with council to design a memorial precinct paying tribute to ANZAC soldiers – in the heart of town.

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Local newspapers set to return weeks after closure

Local newspapers set to return weeks after closure

Tweed Coast Times - 3rd June 2026

The Narrabri Courier, Gunnedah Times and Wee Waa News will return on June 11, a month after publishing what many believed would be their final editions.

The three newspapers, which ceased publication on May 7, have been acquired by Times News Group and are expected to resume serving their communities in the coming weeks.

The announcement brings an abrupt end to fears that Narrabri, Gunnedah and Wee Waa could lose their local newspapers permanently.

For generations, the three mastheads have reported on everything from droughts and floods to council decisions, sporting triumphs, agricultural developments and community milestones.

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How a Sanitization Service Supports Healthier Community Spaces

How a Sanitization Service Supports Healthier Community Spaces

Maintaining hygienic community spaces through a sanitisation service may support public health, build trust, and help shared environments remain safe and welcoming.

 Shared spaces such as schools, businesses, and community facilities rely on consistent hygiene practices to remain safe for visitors and staff. A professional sanitisation service focuses on reducing bacteria and viruses on frequently touched surfaces using approved disinfectants and specialised equipment. Unlike routine cleaning, sanitisation targets microorganisms that may remain on surfaces long after visible dirt is removed. As awareness of preventive hygiene grows across Australia, organisations are increasingly adopting structured sanitisation programs to support healthier environments. Combined with responsible cleaning practices and community awareness, professional sanitisation may help reduce contamination risks while maintaining confidence in the spaces people use every day.

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Why Safe Driving Matters for Families Attending Activities Like Legs Dance Studio

Why Safe Driving Matters for Families Attending Activities Like Legs Dance Studio

Safe travel habits support the routines, connections, and opportunities that community activities provide.

Regular trips to extracurricular activities such as a legs dance studio place families on the road several times each week, often during busy or low-visibility periods. Safe driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and thoughtful planning may reduce risks and make travel more manageable. Parking courtesy, reliable vehicles, and awareness of local traffic conditions all contribute to safer journeys. Community programs depend on consistent attendance, and safe transport helps make that possible. By modelling responsible driving and planning trips carefully, families support not only their children’s activities but also the safety and wellbeing of their wider community.

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Rushed Laws Penalise Regional People

Rushed Laws Penalise Regional People

23 December, 2025

Member for Barwon, Roy Butler, has tried to amend and delay the NSW government’s rushed laws in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, saying they don’t address the circumstances behind the attack while unfairly penalising regional people.  

The NSW government recalled parliament to rush through laws that can prevent protests, restrict firearm ownership and move firearms licence appeal hearings to the Supreme Court. 

A NSW parliament e-petition opposing the laws that was sponsored by Mr Butler has broken records for becoming the fastest to ever gather so many signatures. 

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ICAC decision on Warrego River Water Management Raises Serious Concerns 4 Dec 2025

ICAC decision on Warrego River Water Management Raises Serious Concerns 4 Dec 2025

4 December, 2025

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has declined to investigate concerns raised by the Member for Barwon, Roy Butler MP, and the Australian Floodplain
Association regarding the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder’s (CEWH) unmetered water diversions and new water entitlements on the Warrego River at Toorale
Station.
ICAC advised that:

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Rural News

Highly developed livestock breeding and backgrounding operation | Photos

Highly developed livestock breeding and backgrounding operation | Photos

For sale through Elders as a whole or as two separate assets.
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As profits slide and inputs rise, minimum wage hike risks farm wage blowout

As profits slide and inputs rise, minimum wage hike risks farm wage blowout

Farm cost-price squeeze just got tighter as wage pressures build.
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Drones in Agriculture

Published on Monday, June 1, 2026

Drones in Agriculture

19th and 20th August

Event date: 8/19/2026 - 8/20/2026 Export event

Are you wanting to learn how to use a drone on your farm OR how to map your farm and utilise the data using a drone? Now’s your chance!

🚁🌾 Drones are transforming modern agriculture — from precision crop mapping to smarter livestock management. With high-resolution aerial imaging and real-time data, farmers can monitor crop health, irrigation, and soil conditions while also tracking livestock, checking fences, and locating animals across large properties quickly and efficiently. This technology helps reduce costs, save time, improve yields, and support more sustainable farming practices. The future of farming is smarter, faster, and flying above us. 🐄📍

#DroneTechnology #SmartFarming #PrecisionAgriculture #FarmMapping #LivestockManagement #AgTech #DroneTraining #Agriculture #FarmTech #SkillUp #TechInAg

When & Where:

Drones in Agriculture

📍Lismore 7 July

📍Grafton 9 July

📍Walcha 10 July

📍Inverell 18 August

📍Wee Waa 19 August

📍Walgett 20 August

📍Parkes 27 August

📍Bourke 14 September

📍Cobar 16 September

📍Nyngan 17 September

📍Broken Hill 12 October

📍Pooncarie 14 October

📍Balranald 15 October

Farm Mapping and Data Collection

📍Lismore 8 July 2026

📍Parkes 22 May 2026

📍Bourke 15 September 2026

📍Broken Hill 13 October 2026

DRONES IN AGRICULTURE

1 day face-to-face with pre-course online work.

This course is mapped to the following national units of competency:

- AHCMOM311 Operate precision control technology

- AVIW0028 Operate and manage remote pilot aircraft systems

More information at https://www.tocal.nsw.edu.au/.../production/drones-in-ag

*also available fee for service - $1375.00 per person to ineligible applicants

FARM MAPPING AND DATA COLLECTION

1 day face-to-face with pre-course online work.

This course is mapped to the following national units of competency:

- AHCWRK215 Collect and record production data

- AHCLPW410 Produce maps for land management purposes

More information at https://www.tocal.nsw.edu.au/.../farm-mapping-and-data

*also available fee for service - $1165.00 per person to ineligible applicants

👉 Click the link below to register your interest!

Apply now: https://nswtrade.wufoo.com/.../drones-and-mapping.../

✨ *The eligibility criteria is:

AgSkilled 3.0 provides NSW government-subsidised training for the agricultural sector, targeting plant-growing (Cotton, Grain, Rice, Production Horticulture & Viticulture) and livestock industries. Eligible participants must be aged 15+, no longer at school, live or work in NSW, and be Australian/NZ citizens or permanent residents. It covers primary producers, employees, and upskilling into the Agriculture Industry.

For more information, please don't hesitate to contact:

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡, 𝐓𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞

Phone: 6951 2695

Email: sharon.leach@dpird.nsw.gov.au

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