21 Dec 10 | If you are looking for a home that provides opportunity and 65 acres of space, this established property has all the conveniences you could possibly need and is located only 4.5kms from Tumbarumba.
09 Dec 10 | PRICES remained firm at the Wagga Livestock Marketing Centre (WLMC) on Thursday.
According to the National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS) widespread heavy rain across severely affected yardings.
09 Dec 10 | The NSW Farmers’ Association hopes the resignation of Murray Darling-Basin Authority (MDBA) chairman Michael Taylor will lead to a restructure of the Basin Plan process.
09 Dec 10 | The Wine Grapes Marketing Board is pleased the NSW Government Inquiry into the wine grape market and prices has identified issues that will benefit the wine
industry.
09 Dec 10 | THE Wagga community is mourning the loss of an inspirational figure, well-known business identity and keen golfer Harry Francis.
After a long and courageous battle with a lung condition Mr Francis, aged 80, last week succumbed to the illness in the early hours of morning.
09 Dec 10 | BACK in 1974 Ken Cuell, “Kia-Ora”, Uranquinty was stacking sandbanks along the levy bank in Wagga to try to protect the city from the record flood.
As the river rose to record heights again this week he anxiously watched to see how the region would cope and whether the current levy bank would hold.
09 Dec 10 | THE NSW Farmers’ Association is flagging the need for rescue measures for grain growers as heavy rainfall threatens this year’s winter crop harvest.
NSW Farmers’ association president Charles Armstrong said this year’s forecast $3 billion harvest for the state had little chance of eventuating.
06 Dec 10 | IT was business as usual at the Wagga Livestock Marketing Centre (WLMC) on Monday despite several road closures due to severe flooding.
WLMC manager, Paul Martin said interestingly nearly 3000 cattle were being sold, which was up from last week's estimates of 2800.
02 Dec 10 | Riverina Water County Council has now joined forces with the Savewater Alliance.
The Savewater Alliance is an association of water utilities from around Australia which aim to provide water conservation resources and information to help all Australians value water.
02 Dec 10 | PREPARING cattle for shows was a great pasttime of The Dark Horse.
And it is pleasing to know that this industry is still thriving.
The story of the Rodd family and the Murray Grey steers they get donated by organisations such as the Wagga RSL sends positive signals throughout the rural sector.
02 Dec 10 | A STEER fetched a hefty $24.40 a kilogram at the Wagga Livestock Marketing Centre (WLMC) on Monday.
The Murray Grey Steer nicknamed “Murray”, weighed 512 kilograms and made $12,500.
02 Dec 10 | Tumut High School agriculture students took a first-hand look at research under way at Wagga Agricultural Institute.
02 Dec 10 | WAGGA has the numbers and talent to rival Tamworth when it comes to rodeo says an industry stalwart and stock contractor.
John Gill, 72, The Rock is a fourth-generation member of the famous rodeo family and is principal of JP Gill and Sons.
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