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Prosperity

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Grampians guidebook publishers weigh up future

Grampians guidebook publishers weigh up future

"We love the people, but that's not the reason we came here."

No trips overseas for young people should help regional tourism

No trips overseas for young people should help regional tourism

As tourist bodies await calls on the reopening of region-to-region tourism, there is optimism that an untapped market could be a key driver in the return of the industry.

Fruit pickers could keep JobSeeker, uni students could work off HECS

Fruit pickers could keep JobSeeker, uni students could work off HECS

Do you think these ideas will help fill the ag labour shortage?

Connections

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Is it time to get rid of state borders entirely? This expert says so

Is it time to get rid of state borders entirely? This expert says so

CSU's Bede Harris says COVID-19 has shown arbitrary state borders are nonsensical.

Ag can earn extra $15.6 billion by harnessing technology says NBN

Ag can earn extra $15.6 billion by harnessing technology says NBN

Australia agriculture can grow output by $15.6 billion a year through wider use of internet-enabled digital technology says a report released by the NBN.

Threat to your news is real, and serious

Threat to your news is real, and serious

Without sustainable funding for news, newspapers will continue to die, leaving communities with fewer local news options.

Sustainability

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Metals in your smartphone and other technology face big supply challenges

Metals in your smartphone and other technology face big supply challenges

Demand for metals is increasing rapidly in the metals-based economy.

Killing them with random kindness

Killing them with random kindness

The big concern is extinctions and the need for biodiversity for life to survive.

Local bee project leads to rare discovery in a Mudgee backyard

Local bee project leads to rare discovery in a Mudgee backyard

Four months ago Mudgee's Jackie Trott started the Mudgee Bee Project, aiming to educate residents about the critical role bees play in the region and our lives around Australia.

Community

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Land rights program could be key to resolving Indigenous social issues

Land rights program could be key to resolving Indigenous social issues

Northern Regional Councillor Charles Lynch said land won back in the Tamworth area could be used for "commercial development or residential development" to help address housing insecurity in the community.

Cobargo's main street reborn: Vision of rebuilt retail sector presented to council

Cobargo's main street reborn: Vision of rebuilt retail sector presented to council

A vision of a rebuilt retail sector on Cobargo's main street, devastated in the New Year's Eve bushfire, has been presented to council.

Carneys cut as shows go back to grassroots

Carneys cut as shows go back to grassroots

The shows must go on, but they will be vastly different and without rides and sideshow alley.

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University of New England

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No funds promised for university campus released 19 months on

No funds promised for university campus released 19 months on

The plan for a University of New England campus in the city CBD is full-steam ahead, but Mr Hanlon said the state government still has not released any of the $26 million it promised in February last year so concept plans can be developed.

'Push-button day': Plan maps out progress for Tamworth university

'Push-button day': Plan maps out progress for Tamworth university

The early stages of a university in Tamworth are set to begin rolling out as soon as next year.

Funds to help region score more opportunities for inclusion

Funds to help region score more opportunities for inclusion

UNE to benefit from federal government grant funding.

New England virtual hospital 'will bring doctors to town'

New England virtual hospital 'will bring doctors to town'

The virtual hospital is at the cutting edge of technology and is already treating patients in their homes across the New England North West.

Bacteria a possible solution for icky fatbergs

Bacteria a possible solution for icky fatbergs

One proposed method of dealing with fatbergs is introducing specific bacteria to the sewers

eEditions

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Future Focus Edition 1 | Planning for Prosperity

Future Focus Edition 1 | Planning for Prosperity

Population trends, jobs, skills, industries and innovators.

Future Focus Edition 2 | Connecting our Potential

Future Focus Edition 2 | Connecting our Potential

Infrastructure, technology, transport and communication links.

Future Focus Edition 3 | Delivering a Sustainable Future

Future Focus Edition 3 | Delivering a Sustainable Future

Balancing the environment with food, water and energy needs.

Future Focus Edition 4 | Building Stronger Communities

Future Focus Edition 4 | Building Stronger Communities

Health, education and other services for happier, healthier communities.

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Anthony's lifelong habit of saving strangers, all on a volunteer's wage

Anthony's lifelong habit of saving strangers, all on a volunteer's wage

Fuel of the future created from thin air at University of Newcastle

Fuel of the future created from thin air at University of Newcastle

World-first technology that combines solar energy with water harvested from the air to create low-cost 'green hydrogen' has been mastered at the University of Newcastle.

"We believe it has the potential to change the world": energy storage revolution goes commercial

"We believe it has the potential to change the world": energy storage revolution goes commercial

A University of Newcastle-created material capable of revolutionising energy storage systems is about to be produced on a commercial scale.