1+ week, 4+ day ago   (462+ words) The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Mid Lachlan Valley Team is urging residents, farmers and landholders across the Weddin, Forbes, Parkes and Lachlan local government areas to start preparing their properties and families now for the approaching bush fire season....

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (679+ words) Firearms reforms have been put back in focus with the NSW Government announcing it will be taking part in the Commonwealth Government’s National Gun Buyback Scheme, with both governments agreeing to share the costs of the buyback 50:50. The Buyback Scheme…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (661+ words) IT'S COSTING YOU: The Gambling Reform Bill introduces new measures to protect problem gamblers. IMAGE: La Neve/AdobeStock New gambling reform legislation targeting gambling advertising has been a long time coming according to Member for the Riverina Michael McCormack who…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (604+ words) Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has called for a “sensible balance” between protecting Australians from gambling harm and preserving adults’ right to make their own choices. Speaking in the House of Representatives during debate on the Interactive Gambling Amendment…...