Media Release: Seeking the keys to success in farm succession
A new national survey looks to put data behind anecdote on why some families succeed at succession, and some do not.
Bush Fire Danger Period comes to a close
The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) ends at midnight Monday 31 March 2025 for most of NSW, including Glen Innes, Inverell & Tenterfield LGA’s.
Media release: Backing Aussie farmers with an additional $20 million for ag-tech connectivity
The Australian Government has announced a third (3) round of grant funding for the On Farm Connectivity Program.
A total of $20 million will be available for Round 3, with applications opening later in 2025, with grant funding to be delivered in 2025-26.
Local Land Services delivered $13 million Feral Pig Program in response to the widespread growth in the number of feral pigs across NSW.
Click through to download the January 2025 Program Update on the Local Land Services delivery of the 2023-2024 $13 million Feral Pig Program.
GLENRAC Committee Grabs Glory as Volunteer Community Organisation of the Year at Glen Innes Australia Day Awards
GLENRAC Inc. had a happy beginning for 2025 by being recognised as the ‘Volunteer Community Organisation of the Year’ at the 2025 Glen Innes Severn Council Australia Day Awards Ceremony, held at the Glen Innes Services Club on 26 January 2025.
Future Drought Fund initiatives
On 22 January 2025, the Australian Government released the Future Drought Fund Investment Strategy.
Read more about this initiative and download the Australian Government Drought Plan.
GLENRAC’s Outstanding Community Organisation Award win presented to NSW State Parliament
GLENRAC is proud to share the Community Recognition Statement presented to the NSW Legislative Assembly by Brendan Moylan MP regarding our receiving the Business NSW New England North West Business Award for Outstanding Community Group.
GLENRAC’s Men’s Night Community Recognition Statement presented to NSW State Parliament.
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.
Celebrating 35 Marvellous Years: GLENRAC's Legacy of Conservation and Community
GLENRAC is proud to announce its 35th Anniversary, celebrating three and a half decades of dedicated service to the Glen Innes region.
GLENRAC Gains Glory as Great Community Group at Business NSW New England North West Awards
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.
New disaster preparedness model for rural communities
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
Australian Plant Society NSW’s Annual Weekend Get-together is coming soon!
Join the Australian Plant Society in Armidale for a very exciting weekend of nature, gardening, and art.
GLENRAC is again inviting local women to gather, learn, share, and connect.
Continuing a GLENRAC tradition since 2013, Rural Women’s Day will be celebrated in 2024 on the evening of Tuesday 15 October.
Have your say on the future of Drought Hubs
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.
Media Release: GLENRAC’s Fit Farmers event
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.
UNE Drought Resilient Pasture Landscapes - Case Study #3 (Guyra)
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.
Media Release: Albanese Government providing more support for Aussie farmers to embrace agtech and connectivity solutions
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 Landscapes Project – Walcha Case Study #2 (Walcha)
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.
RFS Media Release: Don’t be the fire risk to your community
Residents and landholders are reminded of the requirement to notify fire agencies before lighting hazard reductions and pile burns.
Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) program changes on the way
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.