Trainees wanting to undertake a TAFE course in various critical trades will have to wait after revelations that TAFE NSW has frozen the intake of second semester students at all but 6 locations in Sydney, until at least 2026. The Daily Telegraph article also reveals...
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2025 NAPLAN: Support for Parents Critical to Addressing the Educational Divide
Despite the extraordinary efforts of teachers and the hard work of students, the 2025 NAPLAN results show that we are not turning the tide on educational outcomes for children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The latest NAPLAN results found 1 in 10...
Senate Inquiry Called on US Beef Imports
The Nationals are calling for a Senate Inquiry following Labor’s decision to allow U.S beef that is born and raised in Canada or Mexico to be imported into Australia. Nationals Leader David Littleproud said there are deep concerns about Labor’s lack of transparency in...
Crackdown on Illegal Vapes & Tobacco Finally on the Way
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed the NSW Government’s decision to introduce tougher laws on the sale of illegal vapes and tobacco. The Government’s move to crack down on the sale of illegal tobacco and vapes comes after the NSW Opposition...
Council Undertakes Systematic Review and Adoption of Key Policies
Inverell Shire Council has recently completed a comprehensive review of a series of key policies, reflecting its commitment to good governance, community wellbeing, and transparent service delivery. Following detailed briefing sessions with Councillors, fifteen...
SES Warning on Trees
The State Emergency Service has issued a warning to residents and campers to be wary of large trees which may fall following the recent wet weather. SES Commander with MacIntyre Region Peter O'Brien says the root system of some large trees aren’t coping with the...
Job Cuts at Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
The Minns Labor Government has confirmed it will cut up to 165 jobs from the only department dedicated to regional NSW. These gut-wrenching cuts to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) are a slap in the face for an agency that does...
Meeting this Saturday to Determine Bukkulla Fire Station’s Future
The future of the Bukkulla Fire Station is up in the air as it continues to suffer a shortage of volunteer fire fighters. Scott Mack from the NSW RFS Northern Tablelands Team says it has reached crunch time for the station which has struggled to attract volunteer fire...
E Waste Collection Registrations Cut Off Today
Inverell Shire Council reminds residents that registrations for the free white goods and e-waste collection service will close today. The E-waste collection, provided by Council and members of the Inverell Macintyre Lions Club, is available to all residents within the...
