Dog breeders across NSW can now apply for exemptions to new puppy farming regulations to ensure they satisfy changes coming into effect on 1 December 2025. Under the NSW Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Puppy Farming) Act 2024, breeders can have no more...
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Low Income Earners Awarded Pay Rise
Low paid workers in the region are set to receive a 3.5% pay increase following an announcement from the Fair Work Commission yesterday. From July 1, the minimum wage will be increased from $24.10 per hour, to $24.94 an hour. Commission President Adam Hatcher says...
Gather and Grow Events to Boost ‘Jobs for Mob’ on Major Projects Across NSW
‘Jobs for Mob’ is the goal of this year’s Gather and Grow information sessions, with the events bringing Aboriginal businesses and industry together to connect and learn about supply chain and employment opportunities on major NSW Government regional projects. These...
Business NSW Calls for Workers’ Compensation Reform to Support New England Northwest Businesses & Workers
Business NSW is urging swift action to reform the state’s workers’ compensation scheme, highlighting its unsustainable trajectory and the urgent need to protect businesses and workers in the New England North West (NENW) region. The call comes as psychological injury...
Pool Hits 10,000 Visitors in a Month
The redeveloped Inverell Aquatic Centre hit a milestone in March having over 10,000 visitors pass through the gates at the facility. Inverell Shire Mayor Kate Dight says the Centre has been ‘absolutely pumping’ since it’s soft opening in late February. Council and...
Investigations Close on Bonza Directors
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission will not prosecute the Australian and US directors of collapsed airline Bonza and confirmed the investigation had finished. The airline suspended all flights and went into voluntary administration a year ago with...
Recall of Popular Side-By-Side Vehicle
Polaris Australia have recalled a popular side-by-side vehicle due to safety concerns. Polaris has determined that on some 2023-2024 RANGER XP Kinetic vehicles, cracks on part of the charging system may develop which could allow water to contact live parts of the high...
Weaner Sale Postponed to Mid-April
The Weaner Sale scheduled for tomorrow at the Inverell Regional Livestock Exchange has been postponed to Monday 14th April. The Sale, to be conducted by Colin Say & Co, was postponed on Monday due to the recent weather events and limited access to properties....
New England Northwest Regional Leadership Summit 2025 to Plan for the Future
The Business NSW New England Northwest Regional Leadership Summit 2025 will be staged on the 8 and 9 April in Tamworth where regional business leaders, innovators, and changemakers will come together to connect ideas and create lasting impact across the New England...