New wanding laws that that target the illegal possession of knives, aim to reduce knife crime and boost community safety come into effect in NSW today. Under the powers, modelled on Queensland’s Jack’s Law, police will be able to use handheld scanners – or electronic...
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Man Stays Behind Bars Until the New Year
A man will spend Christmas behind bars after appearing at Inverell local court last Thursday charged with several break and enter offences in Bingara, Warialda and Glen Innes areas. 60-year-old Robert George Eggins was arrested last week at an address on Reedy Street...
Ridley Takes the Reigns of Inverell Saints
The Inverell Saints AFL Club held their Annual General Meeting yesterday at the Inverell RSM Club and will have fresh faces taking on executive roles within the Club. Declan Ridley has replaced Dallas Baldwin as the Club President, a position he has filled since 2022....
Partridge Claims National Champs Double
Local athletes have performed well at the All-School Track and Field National championships at the Queensland Sport and Athletic Centre, Mt Gravatt, from this Friday with one being crowned National champion in his age group. Inverell High School student Jack Partridge...
Vickery’s Emotional Day Raises Big Money for Breast Cancer Groups
Local women Paige Vickery is recovering today after completing her 58 km fundraising run for the Inverell Breast cancer Support group and the National Breast cancer Foundation but is feeling overwhelmed by the community support. Paige says the concept came about after...
Missing Goondiwindi Teenager Found
A teenage girl missing from Goondiwindi has been found safe and well. 14-year-old Moala Lang-Moggs went missing last Thursday after leaving a Goondiwindi address with Police and her family holding concerns for her safety and welfare due to her young age. Police...
Worker Shortages Hamper Business Growth in New England Northwest
Access to more workers with relevant skills is stifling business growth across the New England North West region. The latest Business Conditions Survey from the state’s peak business body reveals 58% of NSW business self-rated as operating below full capacity due to...
Improving Telecommunications
Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce has increased pressure on the Federal Government to improve telecommunications in the electorate, following the closure of the 3G network. Mr Joyce said he has held meetings with the Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland...
Glen Innes Severn Council Advocates for a Safer Community
Glen Innes Severn Council acknowledges and thanks the 197 residents and businesses who organised and submitted a petition calling for the installation of street surveillance cameras to enhance public safety, deter criminal activity and promote a sense of security for...