Cool change gives firefighters upper hand
Cool temperatures and light rain have helped firefighters get the upper hand on bushfires across NSW.
View ArticleTalks to provide help for fire towns
People impacted by the Tooma and Gerogery fires can find out about available help at public meetings in both centres tonight.
View ArticleFarmers struggle to feed stock after fire
Riverina farmers devastated by a recent fire have renewed their appeal for hay to feed their livestock.
View ArticleDonations, support needed for bushfire victims
Authorities say there has been a great response to appeals after the big fires at Tooma and Gerogery before Christmas, but the main work lies ahead.
View ArticlePowerlines blamed for Tooma fire
Police say the devastating Tooma fire before Christmas was caused by powerlines contacting vegetation.
View ArticleMusic festival to raise fire funds
A fundraising concert will be held next month will help victims of the Tooma/Ournie Waleregang fire.
View ArticleDownpour a mixed blessing for farmers
Recent heavy rainfall has been a mixed blessing for landholders affected by the devastating fire near Tooma in southern New South Wales last year.
View ArticleCountry Energy reviews power line management
A Tooma farmer says he is sure Country Energy is reviewing its power line management after last year's bushfires.
View ArticleDebris lie on the road at Tooma after the Mannus Dam burst upstream during...
Debris lie on the road at Tooma after the Mannus Dam burst upstream during heavy rain on October 16, 2010.
View ArticleA mass of debris sits against the upstream side of the Tooma Bridge
Debris resulting from flooding at Tooma, south-east NSW, sits against the upstream side of the Tooma Bridge, October 18, 2010. The surging floodwaters were so strong they swept away the approaches on...
View ArticleHydrologists to determine insurance claims
A lawyer said hydrology experts will ultimately determine what Riverina residents affected by flooding can claim on their insurance.
View ArticleMcCormack hopeful of flood assistance
A local MP said the state government must provide clearance for the federal government to assist residents affected by recent flooding.
View ArticleFarmers recover from fires
Ian Byrne considers himself a fortunate farmer, even though he had 25 per cent of his body burnt last year.
View ArticleHydro power plans for Mannus Dam rebuild
Tumbarumba Shire Council hopes to constantly generate electricity from a mini-hydro station when the Mannus Dam is rebuilt.
View ArticleBrumby trainers tame wild horses
The love of wild horses unites an American vet and a tough Australian alpine horse rider as brumby trainers. Meet Katherin Guderian and Barry Paton.
View ArticleFarmers in southern NSW discuss ways to mitigate their carbon footprint
Livestock farmers from southern NSW speak about greenhouse gas emissions on their properties and ways to offset them. Read more
View ArticleFarm case studies calculate carbon footprint
Selling carbon credits to help the Federal Government meet its emissions reduction target might not appeal to every farmer.
View ArticleHear more about the deer dilemma from a Riverina farmer, researcher and...
Some landholders in Victoria and NSW are frustrated authorities aren't doing more to control wild deer populations. Read more
View ArticleCalls for more research into wild deer numbers
Wild deer populations are spreading across New South Wales and Victoria yet the environmental and agricultural pest has been the subject of little research.
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