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Boggabri
  • WaterNSW

Substantial water pricing reprieve on the cards for farmers in NSW

Farmers across New South Wales may be granted a substantial reprieve from exorbitant proposed water bill increases that would have priced them out of business and Aussie food off the shelves. IPART’s draft WaterNSW pricing determination released this month proposes only a 1.9 per cent increase in rural water bills in 2025-26 plus CPI, followed by CPI increases only in each of the following two years. “This is massive discount on WaterNSW’s proposed increases ranging from 3 per cent to 35 per cent every year plus CPI across inland and coastal valleys,” said NSW Irrigators’ Council CEO, Claire Miller. “NSWIC […]

May 22, 2025

  • Coalition

Decision to split with Liberal Party ‘momentous’: Chaffey

The National Party’s decision to not enter into a Coalition agreement with the Liberal Party has been described as momentous by the Member-elect for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey. The Nationals’ leader David Littleproud announced the decision to split with the Liberals in Canberra on Tuesday. Mr Chaffey said he strongly believes The Nationals are the only party that truly represents regional Australia. “We proved today that we won’t back down, and we won’t apologise for standing up for what we believe in,” Mr Chaffey said on Tuesday. “As a new member of The Nationals’ party room, I couldn’t support a position […]

May 22, 2025

  • Rugby League

Heart and determination on show as Boggabri fight back to secure a draw

They call Boggabri the little town with the big heart, and their local rugby league club certainly proved that to be true on Sunday as the Kangaroos produced an epic comeback to earn a point in a 32-all draw against North Tamworth Bears at Magic Round. Boggabri and Norths were they last game up in what was an action-packed weekend at Tamworth’s Scully Park that included NSW Cup fixtures and Group 4 ladies’ tackle matches. The Bears led 16-12 at half-time and kicked on in the second stanza to lead 32-16 with 10 minutes left to play. What unfolded next […]

May 14, 2025

  • Rugby League

Magic Round lives up to its name as the Group 4 first grade sides put on a show

Group 4 Rugby League ensured it was a weekend to remember at Scully Park as the four undefeated sides faced off against one another and all remained unbeaten after two thrilling draws. The inaugural NSWRL Magic Round kicked off on Friday and wrapped up on Sunday, with Boggabri Kangaroos, Gunnedah Bulldogs, North Tamworth Bears and Werris Creek Magpies all stealing the show in their round three match-ups. Gunnedah and Werris Creek went into their fixture on Friday evening having both won two from two to start the new season, and they contested a memorable 20-all draw to begin the three-day […]

May 13, 2025

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