NSW News

JBS confirms bid to buy Rockdale beef

BRAZILIAN meat processor JBS has announced its plans to buy NSW business Rockdale Beef for an undisclosed price subject to approval. Stock & Land - 10:32 a.m. Monday 22nd March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

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OneSteel to take over Metals Trading

ONESTEEL has signed an agreement ... Herald Sun - 9:45 a.m. Monday 22nd March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

Police rule out ban on car pursuits

BANNING police car pursuits was ... The Australian - The Nation - 9:36 a.m. Monday 22nd March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

Cigarette regulations a ‘major advance in fire prevention’

NEW regulations that come into force this week banning the importation and production of high-fire risk cigarettes could help save scores of lives in NSW and across Australia, according to ... The Armidale Express - 9:19 a.m. Monday 22nd March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

MacDonald wins spot on Lib ticket

GUYRA’S Scot MacDonald (pictured) is on the cusp of being elected into the NSW Legislative Council, after winning endorsement for the fourth position on the Liberal Party ticket for the ... The Armidale Express - 9:17 a.m. Monday 22nd March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

Released documents set to resolve 140-year-old Thunderbolt mystery

The 140-year-old mystery surrounding the capture and shooting of the New England bushranger Fred Ward, known as Thunderbolt, may finally be resolved, following a motion to release all documents relating ... The Armidale Express - 9:16 a.m. Monday 22nd March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

Thieves steal 500 GPS units worth over $100,000

According to NSW Police, a reported 500 satellite navigation units were stolen from a warehouse in Sydney's inner west over the weekend. The estimated total value of the goods is ... Current - 9:08 a.m. Monday 22nd March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

Coffs chosen to hold state junior squash titles

COFFS Harbour will host the 2010 NSW junior squash championships later this year, the first time the titles have been held outside of Sydney. Coffs Coast Independent - 8:08 a.m. Monday 22nd March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

North Coast team eanrs spot in national finals

NORTH Coast Football (NCF) C.ex Group Youth League 15 years boys' team is celebrating a famous 4-3 penalty shoot out win over Newcastle to become the Northern NSW representative team ... Coffs Coast Independent - 7:55 a.m. Monday 22nd March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

A ray of hope for farmers

FARMING communities across the state, including parts of the Tablelands Livestock, Health and Pest Authority area, are rejoicing at a significant decrease in the NSW drought declared area in the ... Cowra Guardian - 7:53 a.m. Monday 22nd March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

WA gets Woolies online shopping

Woolworths has expanded its online supermarket to Western Australia, with Perth residents the first to experience the service. Customers living in Perth are able to log onto Woolworths.com.au , search ... FoodWeek - 7:04 a.m. Monday 22nd March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

Glenfield. Government accepts farm findings

The Minister for Education and Training, Verity Firth, has announced the NSW Government will accept the findings of the Peters Inquiry into the future of Hurlstone Agricultural High School, at ... Parra Mattas - 6:57 a.m. Monday 22nd March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

Region. UWS and RAS partnership

The Sydney Royal Easter Show is set to further promote a better understanding of rural industries among city show goers under a new partnership between the University of Western Sydney(UWS) ... Parra Mattas - 6:54 a.m. Monday 22nd March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

Villawood. New home for Custom Coaches

Bus body builder, Custom Coaches NSW will stage the relocation of its head office and manufacturing plant, to Villawood, from Smithfield where it has been since 1975. The Villawood site ... Parra Mattas - 6:51 a.m. Monday 22nd March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend

Firebirds downed in netball thriller

QUEENSLAND Firebirds stars last night conceded they 'let one get away' on the Gold Coast when they failed to deliver in their season-opening ANZ Championship clash against NSW Swifts at ... Gold Coast Bulletin : Sport - 6:48 a.m. Monday 22nd March 2010 EST View Article Related Articles Email to Friend