NSW regional news and media releases

The NSW Government has successfully delivered on its commitment to strengthen the state’s biosecurity with the passing today of the Biosecurity Amendment (Independent Biosecurity Commissioner) Bill 2023.

Northern Rivers flood recovery has hit a significant milestone today, with the reopening of the Norco ice cream factory in Lismore.

Tulgeen Disability Services is providing purpose-built accommodation for people with disabilities at its Elliot Lane Apartments in Bega. 

Following the eradication of the 5 red imported fire ants nests at South Murwillumbah on the weekend, the NSW Government has been further implementing its fire ant plan by focusing on tracing, surveillance and educating local businesses and the community.

The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) have confirmed the detection of three red imported fire ant nests – with surveillance ongoing - in South Murwillumbah in north-eastern NSW, 13 km south of the Queensland border.

Orange school kids have a new subject on their lesson plans to help them better navigate the challenges of the schoolyard and life, and local teachers agree it is working wonders for mental health and wellbeing amongst their students.

Developing drought tolerant crops and tackling global food security are among the big issues under the microscope at the new International Centre of Crop and Digital Agriculture at Narrabri.

This National AgDay, the NSW Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty has thanked the farmers and fishers of NSW for the commitment and resilience they have shown over the past 12 months and congratulated them on their achievements.

General practitioners, aged care nurses and childcare workers moving to regional NSW will be welcomed and provided with help to enrol kids in local schools, identify jobs for family members and even identify a removalist as part of an expanded NSW Government program. 

Three Aboriginal community-owned businesses have been selected to participate in the Aboriginal Fisheries Business Development Program, led by the NSW Government, which will support selected participants to build their new businesses in the commercial fisheries sector.