A public appeal and fundraiser have been launched after tragic accidents struck the Koina family from Warialda twice in a less than 14 months. Last year, 22-year-old son Ben lost his right arm at the shoulder in a crusher accident while in late September this year,...
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Watts Retires as Chair of BEST Employment
Jon Watts, Chair of the BEST Employment Ltd Board, has announced his retirement, effective from the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM). Jon Watts has been an integral part of BEST Employment since its inception. Starting his association with the original Sapphire City...
Pool Pump on Its Way
The replacement pump for the Warialda pool is on its way to Warialda with hopes the pool will be operational next month Gwydir Shire Council advise the pump will then be fitted next week after being shipped out of Melbourne last week It follows the previous pump...
Community Members Invited to Apply for a Position on the Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Committee.
Expressions of Interest close this Friday for community members interested in applying to be appointed to the Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Committee. The committee, which is made up of two Councillor Representatives, the General Manager, one Sapphire Wind...
Small Business Week to Boost Local Economy
The Glen Innes Highlands Hub is excited to host Small Business Week from Monday, 21 October to Friday, 25 October, as part of NSW Government’s Small Business Month. This week of free events offers entrepreneurs, creatives and community-minded individuals the chance to...
Campbell Continues Brilliant Year
Sean Campbell from Inverell RSM Civilian Rifle Club has won the National Rifle Association of Australia Kings Prize held in Brisbane over the weekend. Sean, shooting in the F Open category, shot over 3 days in a very strong field from across the country. He dominated...
Moylan Congratulates Councillors Across Northern Tablelands
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed the election of councillors across the region, with the election of mayors and deputy mayors finalised. Mr Moylan congratulated those who have successfully been re-elected or elected to council for the first...
Workshops to Help New Councillors Hit the Ground Running
A series of training sessions for almost 1,300 newly elected councillors will kick off today to provide essential information for councillors to effectively serve their communities over the next four years. The Office of Local Government will be hosting ‘Hit the...
New Leadership at Gwydir Shire Council
Residents of Gwydir Shire will have new leadership after a New Mayor and Deputy Mayor have been appointed following an election at yesterday’s Ordinary Council Meeting. Cr Tiffany Galvin has been elected as Gwydir Shire’s new Mayor while Cr Sean Coleman from Warialda...