New rules to boost agritourism

More farmers across NSW will soon be swinging their gates open to visitors, thanks to a new policy that makes it easier to set up agritourism opportunities. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole has released the government’s final agritourism policy aimed at helping diversified farm businesses thrive. “We’re making it cheaper and…

Disaster assistance for flood-impacted communities

Jointly funded disaster assistance is now available to 27 local government areas (LGAs) following severe flooding across NSW which began on September 14. The LGAs are: Blayney, Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cabonne, Cowra, Dubbo, Edward River, Forbes, Gilgandra, Glen Innes Severn, Greater Hume, Gunnedah, Gwydir, Lachlan, Lithgow, Liverpool Plains, Moree Plains, Mid-Western, Narrabri, Narromine, Tamworth, Upper…

Road users urged to plan ahead in wet weather

Transport for NSW is urging road users to plan ahead and drive to the conditions this weekend, with severe weather expected while families return home from school holidays and huge crowds head to and from the Bathurst 1000. Deputy Premier, Minister for Police and Member for Bathurst Paul Toole said motorists should allow extra travel…