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...
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Stihl Recalls a Popular Brushcutter
Power Equipment company Stihl Pty Ltd have issued a recall of a popular Brushcutter due to safety risks. The Stihl FS 516 C-EM Z Brushcutter, sold between April 3rd 2023 and 18th December 2024, has been recalled due to a risk that the gear head on affected...
Stay Safe and Healthy at the Tamworth Country Music Festival : Hunter New England Health
Festival-goers are being reminded to take a few simple steps to keep themselves and others safe throughout the Tamworth Country Music Festival, which kicks off today. Public Health Physician Dr David Durrheim said it is important for the community to stay sun-safe,...
War Memorial Funding Available
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is encouraging local organisations, schools and community groups to apply for funding to maintain and make any repairs to war memorials across the region. Grants of up to $10,000 per project are available for as part of...
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...
Bingara Residents Urged to Nominate Someone for an Australia Day award
Nominations for Bingara’s Australia Day Awards will close today at 4pm. The Bingara Special Events Committee in conjunction with Gwydir Shire Council invite you to nominate citizens for the Citizen, Young Citizen, Volunteer or Volunteer Team/Group, Community Event of...
Algae Alert at Beardy Waters Near Glen Innes
WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert warning for high levels of blue-green algae at Beardy Waters Dam and Beardy Waters Weir near Glen Innes. Stock and domestic water users along the Beardy River are advised to seek alternative water supplies. Stock managers and pet owners...
Landslide on Gwydir Hwy at Gibraltar
The Gwydir Hwy was closed in both directions following a landslide at Gibraltar yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred between Tindal Road and Old Grafton Road at around 3pm. Live Traffic NSW reports one lane of the Highway is now open and alternating (stop/slow)...
Missing Man Found
Police have thanked the community after a 27-year-old man was located in Inverell yesterday afternoon following the issuing of a Geo-Text by NSW Police. Investigations into his whereabouts commenced after he was last seen on Wednesday evening at a licensed premises on...