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Almost 10 Years Later, Man Charged in Cattle Theft Near Mandan

Agriculture · Grafton

Almost 10 Years Later, Man Charged in Cattle Theft Near Mandan

34% Center coverage: 9 sources

MANDAN, ND (KXNET) — A man is now facing jail time after investigators say he tried to steal and sell off cattle near Mandan. The incident was first reported in 2017, when John Johnson and another man were accused of stealing cattle they were hired to look after, and taking it to South Dakota. Inspectors confiscated more than 180 cows and say most of them had been given a different brand. Investigators say that brand was illegal because it wasn'…See the Story

Excitement builds ahead of Grafton’s five-day carnival

Grafton, New South Wales · Grafton

Excitement builds ahead of Grafton’s five-day carnival

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

Clarence River Jockey Club chief executive Michael Beattie is looking forward to Grafton’s five-day July carnival which kicks off at the Northern Rivers track on Sunday.See the Story

Australian Man Charged With Cattle Theft In Connection To Tank Containing $100K Worth Of Bull Semen

Australian Man Charged With Cattle Theft In Connection To Tank Containing $100K Worth Of Bull Semen

Coverage: 2 sources

wagyu cow Any steak connoisseur knows wagyu beef is one of the ultimate delicacies, and the cows that it’s sourced from can fetch a very pretty penny. One man in Australia tried to take advantage of the lucrative nature of that breed but found himself facing a slew of criminal charges involving a tank containing enough bull semen to fetch a six-figure sum. There are a number of different factors that can influence the flavor of a steak, but most…See the Story

Politician Whose Career Began with Streetlights Says ACT Budget Fails on Local Issues

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

ACT Opposition leader Leanne Castley argues Labor's "grand plans" have worsened the territory's budget deficit and reduced the quality of public services.Fishermen · Grafton See the Story

Grafton home raided in drug probe

Grafton home raided in drug probe By Tim Howard Police have conducted a morning raid in Grafton as part of an ongoing operation looking into drug supply. Nearby residents to a house in Dobie St witnessed police use a battering ram to smash open the front door of the house around 11am on June 24. […]Grafton, New South Wales · Grafton Read Article

A win at Grafton Truck Drivers' Memorial Wall

Before and after: The photo on the left was sent in by Hayley Kay who highlight the issues at the site. The image on the right was taken by Sue Pearce over the weekend post clean-up. Following a story published by Big Rigs about the terrible state of the Truck Drivers’ Memorial Wall in Grafton, NSW, the site has been cleaned up. For years, ongoing issues at the site had been largely ignored. That was until Big Rigs published this story on June 1…Grafton, New South Wales · Grafton Read Article

Truckers Compete in WV's Annual Truck Driving Championship

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

GRAFTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — Some of West Virginia’s top professional truck drivers put their skills to the test Saturday in Grafton with the West Virginia Trucking Association hosting its annual Truck Driving Championship at the Taylor County Fairgrounds. The event brought together drivers from major carriers like ABF Freight, FedEx, Old Dominion, DHL, Pitt Ohio, XPO and Walmart Transportation. Drivers were challenged in three categories: a written …Grafton, New South Wales · Grafton See the Story

60th year of Nestle Golden Chef’s Hat Award kicks off in Grafton

Australia’s longest-running competition for young chefs kicked off today, with Grafton hosting the first leg of the Golden Chef’s Hat Award. TAFE students from Lismore to Coffs Harbour took part in today’s regional cook-off.Grafton, New South Wales · Grafton Read Article

Council working to ‘find a resolution’ to issues at Truck Drivers’ Memorial Wall in Grafton

Then and now. The Memorial Wall once kept in immaculate condition (main image: Monument Australia). Today the site is full of homeless camps and strewn with rubbish (inset image: Hayley Kay). When a reader contacted Big Rigs last week to share her concerns about the sorry state of the Truck Drivers’ Memorial Wall in Grafton, NSW, it really struck a chord. Hayley Kay told Big Rigs that the name of her late brother – an experienced road train oper…Grafton, New South Wales · Grafton Read Article

Current state of Truck Drivers’ Memorial Wall ‘an absolute disgrace’

The site of the Truck Drivers’ Memorial Wall in Grafton has become a dumping ground. Image: Hayley Kay The Truck Drivers’ Memorial Wall in Grafton, NSW, has become a dumping ground, strewn with rubbish and overgrown – with various issues leaving family members too scared to visit to honour their loved ones. The Memorial Wall was first opened in 2005, to pay tribute to truck drivers who have lost their lives. Built on council land, on the Pacific…Grafton, New South Wales · Grafton Read Article

Long week traffic operation wraps up

Police have called on drivers to do better after a number of motorists were caught putting lives at risk on local roads over the long weekend. One incident occurring in Grafton where a women was allegedly driving almost five times over the legal limit.Grafton, New South Wales · Grafton Read Article