The Red Alert warning issued on 6 November 2024 for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae in the Copeton Dam has been lifted. Copeton Dam is now on Amber Alert. While on Amber Alert, the water is generally considered to be suitable for water sports, but...
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Stolen SUV recovered after motel break-in – Moree
Inquiries are continuing after three people were threatened and an SUV was stolen at a Moree motel this morning. Officers from New England Police District were called to the motel on Warialda Street responding to reports several people had forced their way into two...
Car Stolen from Tingha
New England Police are investigating the theft of a white Ford Ranger from Tingha yesterday morning. It’s believed the vehicle was stolen at around 4:30am from Diamond St and driven to Inverell where it was located at the corner of Cunningham and Eugene streets....
Speed Zone Changes Take Effect from Today in Bingara
Residents of Bingara are being advised of the change to speed zones within the town which come into effect today. Gwydir Shire council advise that eastern side of White Street, Bligh and Gwydir Streets have had their 60 km/h speed limits zones reduced to 50km Narrabri...
Jockey Club Prepare for a Big Weekend
Inverell Jockey Club officials will be casting their eyes skyward this week in the hope the rain doesn’t affect another race meeting. When nominations were received the track was rated a Heavy 8 and a break in the weather is needed to allow this Saturday’s meeting to...
Scam Awareness Event in Inverell
The Inverell Chamber of Commerce & Industry in conjunction with the Commonwealth Bank will be holding a tomorrow evening. The event will tackle scam issues following reports that nearly $135 million was lost to scams by the end of June 2024, with January 2024...
Inquiry to Grill Supermarket executives
Senior Executives from Woolworths and Coles will be under the spotlight this week at an inquiry conducted by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The Australian Associated Press reports that details on prices, profitability, competition and supply...
Bullying Targeted in NSW Public schools
The New South Wales Schools Advisory Council will be convened in the first week of December to begin work on a statewide approach to address bullying in New South Wales schools, as the Minns Labor Government puts its support behind advocate calls for a national...
Man Charged After Alleged Moree break and enter
Police have charged a man after he allegedly used a tomahawk during a break and enter in Moree this weekend. About 2.10pm Saturday (16 November 2024), police were called to a home on Alice Street, Moree, following reports of a break and enter. Officers attached to New...