Social media companies will bear the responsibility to block childrens’ access to their platforms as the communications minister mulls an appropriate age limit. Michelle Rowland is reviewing a minimum age of between 14 and 16 years to access social media, with...
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Prepare Now for Australia’s Severe Weather Season
The Bureau of Meteorology is urging communities to get ready and prepare for Australia’s severe weather season. While severe weather can happen at any time, every year between October and April is Australia's peak time for: tropical cyclones severe thunderstorms...
Life-Saving Defibrillators Available for NSW Sports Facilities
NSW sporting clubs and organisations have the opportunity to apply for their share of $500,000 in funding from the NSW Government for new life-saving defibrillators. The equipment is funded under the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program which...
Byers Proud Despite Grand Final Loss
Former Inverell Highlanders Women’s player Rhiannon Byers has missed out on an NRL Women’s premiership with the Cronulla Sharks, going down narrowly 32-28 against the Sydney Roosters at Accor stadium on Sunday After trailing 24-0 at halftime, Byer’s Cronulla Sharks...
Police Frustrated at Drivers Behavior
Police remain frustrated that some motorists in the region continue to ignore warnings about speed and driving under the influence following Operation Labour Day 2024. Inspector Kelly Wixx from the Traffic & Highway Patrol Command says they’ve seen during this...
Pally Pub Speed Shear Raises Big Money for Cancer Foundation
The recent Pally Speed Shear held late last month has raised an amazing $7000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Over 80 shearers from around Australia and New Zealand headed out to the Pally Pub for the inaugural event which saw Delungra shearer Tom Retallack...
French Stars as Wigan Advances to Super league Grand Final
While most Aussies were focused on the NRL Grand Final on Sunday, former Tingha and Parramatta league star Bevan French was busy helping the Wigan Warriors advance into the Super League Grand Final. In his 100th appearance for the Warriors, French scored a try and was...
Firefighters Keep an Eye on Red Range Fires
Firefighters are continuing to monitor two fires burning in the Red Range area to the east of Glen Innes. Both fires are burning south of the Mann River in steep inaccessible terrain. There is currently no threat to properties however residents should continue to...
Police Pursuit in Glen Innes Finds Toddler in Vehicle
New England police were involved in a pursuit with a 22-year-old driver in Glen Innes who was allegedly trying to evade arrest for domestic violence offences on Friday afternoon. Police will allege the driver reached speeds in excess 150 km/h before the vehicle hit a...