Farming families are encouraged to review their farm safety practices as NSW's school holidays continue. NSW Farmers workplace relations spokesperson Peter Wilson said while summer could be a busy period on many farms, it was critical farm safety remained a top...
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Teen Charged with Vehicle Theft
A 15-year-old teenager has been charged following the theft of a vehicle last week from the Inverell CBD. Police say a Toyota Hilux was stolen from Byron St last Thursday evening just before 7pm. It’s believed the keys were left in the Hilux at the time of the...
Break-in at Local Business
Investigations are continuing into a break and enter at a business in Vivian St on New Year’s Eve. Police say an unknown offender or offenders have gained entry to the premises by breaking through the front door in the early hours of the morning. It’s believed an...
Clean Up Continues in Glen Innes
The NSW SES Glen Innes Unit has thanked several units from across the state that came to assist following last Friday’s wild storms that caused severe damage to the town. Crews attended and have completed 97 jobs over the last 3 days overseeing repairs to smashed...
Local Auctioneers Advance to State Championships
Three current and former Inverell auctioneers have been selected in the final 10 to compete for the John Weekes Memorial NSW Young Auctioneers competition at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Darcy Brennan from Lehman Stock and property, Luke Reynolds from J.A McGregor...
Caution Key for Summer Spraying
Farmers spraying weeds are reminded of the golden rules to prevent drift and avoid damage to neighbouring properties this summer. As farmers prepare to tackle summer weeds across the state, NSW Farmers' Agricultural Science Committee Chair Alan Brown said farmers...
Ten charged during Operation Surge
Western Region Police have conducted a three-day high-visibility operation focused on preventing and disrupting crime in the state’s north. Between Tuesday 7 January 2025 and Thursday 9 January 2025, officers attached to New England Police District, Western Region...
Hunter New England Local Health District Welcomes New Board Chair
Hunter New England Local Health District has appointed Dr. Kirsten Molloy as Board Chair, effective 1 January 2025, succeeding Associate Professor Martin Cohen. Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) has appointed Dr. Kirsten Molloy as Board Chair,...
Region Records Highest Deaths on Roads
The New England Police District recorded the highest rate of fatalities in the state last year. Traffic & Highway Peel Sector Manager inspector Kelly Wixx says the biggest factors causing serious road crashes and fatalities are alcohol, drugs, driver negligence...