Three winners at three separate race tracks in two States made it a weekend to remember for Inverell horse trainer Ridge Wilson. At Barraba on Saturday the Bingara-owned WAYDIE broke its Maiden status when having its third start for the local trainer. Shortly after at...
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Man Found Safe
New England Police have thanked the public for their assistance in locating a man missing in Armidale. The 69-year-old was last seen leaving a care facility in Armidale around midday on Saturday and when he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to New...
Uralla Shire Council Works to Rectify Issues at Bundarra Sewer Treatment Plant
With the recent colder temperatures, the Bundarra Sewer Treatment Plant’s aeration ponds have been affected by decreased biological activity. Uralla Shire Council are actively implementing measures to address the issue, including the addition of bio additives and...
Community Radio Hits the Half Century
STA FM staff and volunteers are today (Monday 23 September 2024) celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Community Broadcasting. On September 23, 1974 the Whitlam Labor Government made a Cabinet decision to create community broadcasting sector for: "those who...
2 Premierships Sealed, Another 2 to Go
Inverell F.C are celebrating two premierships in the Armidale competition after their 3rd and 4th grade teams defeated the Glen Innes Highlanders on Saturday in Grand finals played at the Inverell Sports Complex. The 3rd grade team won their premiership the hard way,...
Warialda is the Place To BEE!!!!
Warialda is preparing for yet another big weekend following last weekend’s Group 19 Grand Finals when the 17th Warialda Honey Festival is held at Jim Payne Oval tomorrow. Some of this year’s attractions include Beezotted holding a native bee information stall...
Connecting Seniors Grant Program Now Open
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has encouraged people to make an application under the NSW Government’s Connecting Seniors Grant Program which is now open. Mr Moylan said the program helps support older people to connect with others to enhance wellbeing and...
Man Remains on Bail After an Incident in June
59-year-old William Thomas Russell remains on bail after he fronted Inverell Local court yesterday following an incident in Inverell earlier this year. Russell is alleged to have assaulted a 62-year-old man with a firearm in Hindmarsh St and was later arrested at a...
Strengthening Biosecurity as Avian Influenza Prep Ramps Up
The Albanese Labor Government has convened a major national exercise as it continues to strengthen its biosecurity measures against a strain of avian influenza with significant risks to Australia, including our unique wildlife and poultry. The H5N1 avian...