WaterNSW has lifted the blue-green algae Red Alert warning issued on 27 August 2024 for Pindari Dam. Pindari Dam is now on Amber Alert. While on Amber Alert, the water is generally considered to be suitable for water sports, but water users are advised to exercise...
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Australia Day Ambassadors to inspire communities across NSW
Australia Day Ambassadors have been announced who will join local communities for a day of meaningful celebrations. Glen Innes Seven Council Australia Day Ambassador will be screenwriter and producer Peter Herbert, keynote speaker and golfer Gary Dawson is Gwydir...
Community Urged to Prepare for Fire
The NSW Rural Fire Service Northern Tablelands Team are keeping an eye on the weather and fire conditions that are prevailing at the moment. Angus McDowell from the NSW RFS says while pleasant conditions have been experienced at the start of the year, cold fronts that...
Youth Think Tank
Young people in the Inverell Shire can now apply to join a Youth Think Tank, with successful applicants to be paid for their time and be in the driving seat for youth programs in the region. The Youth Think Tank is the brainchild of Inverell based non-profit community...
Glen Innes Mops Up After Wild Storms
Local SES crews were kept busy responding to numerous jobs around Glen Innes following wild storms that swept through on Friday afternoon. Around 90 jobs were reported from Glen Innes which copped the brunt of the storm that hit at around 2:15pm and included large...
Man Charged over Break and Enters at Fire Stations
A man will face court over alleged break, enter and steal offences at two fire stations in the state’s northwest in November last year. In November 2024, officers attached to New England Police District commenced an investigation into two break and enters at fire...
Inverell Jockey Club Ready for Carnival
The Inverell Jockey Club have received 40 acceptances for their non-TAB Boxing Day Race meeting on Thursday. 8 horses will run in the Don Small Memorial Class 1 while 9 will go around in the Inverell Sporties Benchmark 58 Hcp. Racing starts at 2:20 while off course...
Most members of ATEP Family to Stay in Australia
Christmas has arrived early for a family living in Bingara who faced deportation. New England MP Barnaby Joyce says Petrus and Rosemary Atep and their children under the age of 18 currently residing in Bingara, have received visas from Immigration Minister Tony Burke...
Chamber Concludes Christmas Promotion
Inverell Chamber of Commerce & Industry have concluded their Christmas promotion with five lucky shoppers walking away with $1000 Sapphire Dollars. The five winners were Colin Brady, Melissa Jones, Will Ghys, Carolyn Coleman and David Tollis whose names were drawn...