Carbon tax debate rages in the far west of NSW
The Gillard Government has long claimed yesterday's announcement of its carbon pricing policy would help to stabilise the ship in rough political waters. In the far west of NSW, Local Federal Member...
View ArticleAboriginal elder responds to Land Council mining push
A far west Aboriginal elder says local indigenous communities still haven't been consulted about the NSW Aboriginal Lands Council's plan to invest in the mining industry.
View ArticleCommunity to have their say on Silverton Wind Farm
Construction of the Silverton Wind Farm has been put back until at least 2014 but AGL says it is still committed to the project and is looking forward to engaging with the community at an open meeting...
View ArticleNew teacher houses open in Broken Hill
There's hope a new teacher housing development in Broken Hill will encourage teachers to apply for jobs in the far west.
View ArticleTeacher housing 'going green' in Broken Hill
The first teacher accommodation with a focus on environmental sustainability was officially opened in Broken Hill yesterday.
View ArticleTurning tip waste into organic fertiliser
When you drive into the rubbish tip in Broken Hill in far west NSW, don't be fooled by all the garbage that you see.
View ArticleSt Pats prize money reduced in response to local economic climate
The St Patrick's Race Club says reducing the prize money on offer in its main race was a sensible decision in a tough economic climate.
View ArticleDingo control is damaging Australian soils, say university researchers
Scientists say dingo control measures are damaging Australian soils, with kangaroos overgrazing pasture and soils depleted of nutrients and minerals.
View ArticleProductivity Commission report card praises nation's water management, but...
Australia's reputation as a world leader in water management is well-deserved but there's more to be done, says the Productivity Commission.
View ArticleAll-electric commercial passenger planes could take off in as little as four...
A Gold Coast aviation technology company believes the first commercial all-electric-powered plane could be just four years away.
View ArticleNSW election questions reveal vote could come down to three key issues
Over the past seven weeks, ABC readers have been submitting questions about the NSW election in the process, you actually told us three things would decide your vote this Saturday. Here's a peek.
View ArticleMurray-Darling Basin corruption undermining faith in $13b plan, Mick Keelty says
Mick Keelty says a string of scandals involving water thefts and corruption have fostered public mistrust in the plan to save the Murray-Darling Basin.
View ArticleGenetic modification law reform could see cotton industry swoop on South...
South Australia'sdecisiontoaxe its banongeneticallymodified cropscouldopen the doors for the cotton industry many locals have traditionally opposed.
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