More than 200 of the state’s 260 psychiatrists, including 11 from Hunter New England Health, will walk off the job from today amid a pay dispute with the NSW Government. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan says patients are the ones who will suffer...
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Truck Roll Over at Warialda
Emergency crews were called out to Warialda just after 1:30 on Saturday afternoon following a truck roll over on Northstar Rd. Fire and Rescue NSW Warialda Unit state upon arrival, the crew found a single stock float on its side. The driver was able to exit the truck...
Blue-Green Algae Red Alert for Macintyre River at Inverell and Lake Inverell
WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert warning for high levels of blue-green algae for Macintyre River at Inverell including Lake Inverell.Stock and domestic water users along this section of the Macintyre River are advised to seek alternative water supplies. Stock managers...
Man Pleads Not Guilty Following Incident in Emmaville
A builder has pleaded not guilty to grievous bodily harm, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, dangerous driving, and not disclosing the identity of a driver following an incident in Emmaville on Friday, January 10. The Northern Daily Leader reports the defence for...
Australian Beef Producers Optimistic for 2025
The November 2024 Beef Producers Intentions Survey results highlight positive trends for Australia’s beef cattle industry for 2025, with forecasts showing growth and stability. Confidence is strong Producer sentiment has significantly improved compared to 2023. Over...
NRMA Lends Help to Glen Innes Customers
NRMA Insurance sent out one of their HELP response vehicles to Glen Innes over the weekend following the wild hailstorms which wreaked havoc around the town last weekend. The vehicle is a mobile claims centre so customers can talk to the claims team face-to-face,...
Teenager Charged Over Alleged Stabbing
A teenage boy has been charged over an alleged stabbing in state’s north-west. Just after 4.45pm yesterday (Friday 17 January 2025), police were called to a hospital in Inverell following reports of a teenager with a stab wound. Officers attached to New England Police...
Break-in at Local Jewelry Store
Investigations are continuing into a break in at a jewelry store in Byron St this morning. Unknown offenders smashed a side window to gain entry with watches believed to have been stolen from the premises. Anyone with information about this incident are asked to...
Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival Kicks off
The 39th Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival has kicked off with the town’s population set to grow over the next week. Festival President Steve Mepham says the start of the festival has been quite busy with many travellers stopping in Guyra on their way to Tamworth for the...