Wool is a feature of the Omeo district and the pavilion didnʼt disappoint at this yearʼs 134th Omeo Show, where Benambra wool producers, Jackie and Kelvin Pendergast, of Pendarra Merino Stud, were awarded champion fleece.Generosity is also a feature of the district and the number of fleeces donated to the annual helimed auxiliary appeal hit a record 87.“It’s been a tough year for farmers but we...
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) has answered the call for more firefighting resources to assist with the ongoing New South Wales bushfire emergency, sending more than 300 CFA members interstate.Following a request for more personnel by the New South Wales (NSW) Rural Fire Service (RFS), CFA sent 311 personnel from across the state to be positioned at the Hunter Region and Goulburn ahead of the...
