Access to more workers with relevant skills is stifling business growth across the New England North West region. The latest Business Conditions Survey from the state’s peak business body reveals 58% of NSW business self-rated as operating below full capacity due to...
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Improving Telecommunications
Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce has increased pressure on the Federal Government to improve telecommunications in the electorate, following the closure of the 3G network. Mr Joyce said he has held meetings with the Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland...
Glen Innes Severn Council Advocates for a Safer Community
Glen Innes Severn Council acknowledges and thanks the 197 residents and businesses who organised and submitted a petition calling for the installation of street surveillance cameras to enhance public safety, deter criminal activity and promote a sense of security for...
Local Students Awarded Schloraships
Squadron Energy’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Scholarships have been awarded to two local Year 10 students, Henry Oliver from Macintyre High School and Charlie Hope from Inverell High School. Sapphire Wind Farm...
Inverell SES Unit Welcomes New Boat
Christmas came a little early for the Inverell SES Unit after taking delivery of their new boat addition earlier this week The Unit welcomed a brand new 5m Yamba bow-loader punt on Monday morning which is part of the fleet replacement program replacing some of the...
Paige Runs to Raise Awareness About Breast Cancer
A young local woman is using her initiative to raise money for Breast Cancer groups this Sunday following news her aunt’s breast cancer diagnosis. Paige Vickery will be challenging herself in attempting to run 58kms from Tingha to Bundarra as well as conducting a...
Proposed Water Rate Hike Will Impact All Communities
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has warned the proposed unaffordable increases to rural water prices should concern everyone in the Northern Tablelands. If implemented, the proposed increases will see a rise in costs of over 200 per cent in the...
Swan Cup Nominations Open
The Australian Stock Horse Society have advised that nominations are now open for the 2025 Swan Cup Approved ASHS Sale to be conducted Saturday 29th March. It is important to ensure the horse is Australian Stock Horse Registered and the vendor is the registered owner...
NFF Backs New Report: Australian Food System at Tipping Point
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed a new report that places farmers at the centre of a re-invented food system. The Australian Food and Agriculture Taskforce has today handed down a report that warns the nation’s food system is at a tipping point. NFF...