NSW Health Minister Ryan Park has dismissed a motion to split Hunter New England Health Local Heath District into two bodies suggesting the move would only "duplicate existing services, as well as stretch resources and capacity without solving critical recruitment...
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Hughes Accuses Joyce and Nats of Not Caring for New England Students
New England Labor candidate Laura Hughes has condemned sitting member Barnaby Joyce and the National party for voting against a move to make Labor’s free TAFE initiative permanent. Ms Hughes says fee-free TAFE was giving people in the New England an opportunity to...
EOI open for the National Water Grid Fund
The NSW Government is calling for expressions of interest to participate in the next round of funding applications for the Australian Government's National Water Grid Fund to help drought-proof water supplies and improve water security for country NSW. We are inviting...
It’s Tight at the Top of the Inverell Cricket Competition
With four rounds left of the Inverell Cricket competition, the top 3 teams are battling it out for the minor premiership. Campbell and Freebairn Rebels, Square & Compass and Staggy Creek are separated by percentage with all teams requiring wins leading into finals...
Local Trainers Attempt to Cash In at Tamworth
Local trainers will be sending their horses down to Tamworth for the 8-race card this afternoon. Wayne Oakenfull has the one runner in Race 5 with the talented Satay Chicken expected to run well, Todd Payne has Kalahari Heart in the 5th and TakeMine in the 6th race...
New Commissioner for Ag Challenges
NSW Farmers has welcomed the appointment of the state's first legislated Independent Agriculture Commissioner as farmers face mounting challenges around land use and productivity.On Thursday NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty announced Alison Stone as the state’s...
Jammin’ for a Good Cause
The countdown is on for the inaugural Jammin on the Green at Inverell Sporties tomorrow – an event aimed at raising funds for local families hit with serious illness. Organisers are hoping to raise around $10,000 for needy families struck down by illness with...
Moylan to Introduce Private Members Bill for Youth Crime Reform
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan gave notice in Parliament today of the introduction of the ‘Regional Youth Crime Reform Bill. Mr Moylan intends to read the Bill either next week or in the March NSW Parliament sittings. The Bill seeks to make three...
Appeal for Information After Pursuit
Police are appealing for information following a pursuit in the state’s north. About 3.10pm on Wednesday 12 February 2025, officers attached to New England Police District attempted to stop a dark blue D22 model 2003 Nissan Navara utility, which was being driven...
