GLENRAC is proud to share the Community Recognition Statement presented to the NSW Legislative Assembly by Brendan Moylan MP regarding our receiving the Outstanding Community Group Award at the Business NSW New England North West Business Awards in Gunnedah in September 2024.
GLENRAC is proud to share the Community Recognition Statement presented to the NSW Legislative Assembly by Brendan Moylan MP regarding our Men’s Night event, held in July 2024.
GLENRAC is proud to announce its 35th Anniversary, celebrating three and a half decades of dedicated service to the Glen Innes region.
On Friday 20 September 2024, GLENRAC’s dedication to improving the community's wellbeing was acknowledged at the Business NSW New England North West Business Awards Gala Dinner in Gunnedah. The Business NSW Awards recognise the hard work, dedication and passion that finalists contribute to communities across the region.
A disaster preparedness model developed by the University of New England (UNE) has proven so successful it will be rolled out across NSW, South Australia and Western Australia over the next five years
Continuing a GLENRAC tradition since 2013, Rural Women’s Day will be celebrated in 2024 on the evening of Tuesday 15 October.
Farmers, agribusinesses, stakeholders and rural communities have the chance to weigh in on the role of the Future Drought Fund (FDF) Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs.
Fit Farmers takes place on RU OK day each year to highlight the importance of farmers taking some time to check in on their physical, financial and emotional health.
In this video, Richard and Prue Post discuss their farming operations at Outer Bald Blair, located east of Guyra NSW. - their focus has been improving pasture management, especially after the 2019 drought.
Expressions of Interest are now open for businesses and suppliers of ag-tech to take part in Round 2 of the Albanese Government’s On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP).
Drought Resilient Pasture Landscapes ( School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England) have released the second case study about landholder experiences with the DRPL project, using Ag360.
Residents and landholders are reminded of the requirement to notify fire agencies before lighting hazard reductions and pile burns.
Several changes will be made to the LPA program rules effective 1 September 2024. This includes a change in the renewal period for accreditation, as well as the introduction of a self-assessment tool for accreditation.
GLENRAC hosted a highly impactful Men’s Night Out: Supporting Our Mates - bringing together over 184 community members to address mental health challenges and support rural men.
Developing on-farm water management strategies for the benefit of livestock health and natural capital is the goal of the final in a series of stock water events hosted by GLENRAC, near Glen Innes.
GLENRAC is prioritising “Strong People for a Strong Community” in hosting a Men’s Night Out: Supporting our Mates to let men and their partners know they are not alone.
The AdaptNSW website has been produced by the NSW Government to inform and empower communities, businesses, households and government to adapt to climate change.
The Glen Innes Local Aboriginal Land Council have created a week-long celebration of the 2024 theme: "Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud.”
From Monday 8 July to Friday 12 July 2024, Ngarabul Country is celebrating NAIDOC Week 2024 with workshops and activities every day!
A new online database has been launched to assist Australian agricultural stakeholders, including farmers and agribusiness operators, in identifying sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulations relevant to their business.
40 people from the Glen Innes catchment attended the evening. to hear stories of local young farmers who have made their start.
We were especially pleased to recently donate a history of the NSW Rural Women's Gatherings from 1993 to 2023, encompassing 30 years of celebrations in the regions, featuring GLENRAC in 2015 and 2022.
The University of New England (UNE) is doing its bit to help Australia reach its net zero emissions target through equipping the New England region’s farmers with the skills needed to adopt sustainable practices.
GLENRAC will host 35th-year anniversary events later in the year in the warmer months to celebrate this milestone.
The Australian Government’s 2024-25 Budget committed $519.1 million from the FDF to boost drought readiness.
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Policy Matt Lowe said the FDF funding will continue to build knowledge, skills and capability in the sector. It will also focus on partnering with regions and communities, including first nations people, for local solutions to drought risks
NSW is currently transitioning to mandatory individual electronic identification for sheep and goats.
GLENRAC’s series of five workshops during April and May 2024, is pleased to offer our community members the opportunity to improve their emergency preparedness. Landcare NSW’s People Led Prevention project empowers communities across regional NSW in developing disaster resilience and preparedness skills. The Disaster Risk Reduction Fund is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments.
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is advising landowners that the Bush Fire Danger Period within the Northern Tablelands area will cease on 1st April 2024. This means that from the 1st April fire permits will no longer be required for burning in the open on rural properties located within Glen Innes, Inverell and Tenterfield Local Government Areas.
As managing the effects of climate variability continues to be a growing concern for producers across the NSW Northern Tablelands, University of New England (UNE) researchers are stressing the importance of healthy waterways when trying to achieve a resilient and productive grazing system.
