The Emmaville community is mourning the loss of a well-respected figure who was a driving force behind the Emmaville Mining Museum. Roy Wells, a proud World War Two veteran and one of the most respected elders in the region, has passed away aged 102. In 2022, Mr Wells...
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Farmers to Debate Food Future
Feral animals, regional airlines, farm data and artificial intelligence are just some of the topics up for debate as NSW Farmers gears up for its Annual Conference this month. More than 250 farmers are set to descend on Sydney’s Rosehill Gardens Racecourse on 22–23...
Council Takes on Biosecurity Role Following Dissolution of New England Weeds Authority
Glen Innes Severn Council has formally taken over the responsibility for invasive / noxious weed management in the local government area, following the dissolution of the New England Weeds Authority (NEWA) last month. The transition, effective since 16 June 2025,...
Council Secures Nearly $2 Million in Aged Care Funding
Council has successfully secured $1,938,533 in Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) funding to continue to deliver essential aged care services to older residents in the area over the next two years. The funding package, confirmed through a Commonwealth Standard...
Partridge Signs with Dolphins Development Squad
The accolades keep coming for Inverell High school student Jack Partridge, who’s been representing the U15s NSW Combined High School side at the Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships in Townsville last week. The year 10 student has been rewarded for...
Moylan Bids Eastcott Goodbye
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has congratulated retired Gwydir Shire General Manager Max Eastcott on his long and successful local government career. Mr Eastcott retired on Friday after 24 years in the role and has also worked for more than 50 years at local...
Local Horse to Star at Outback Spectacular
A Gilgai horse riding school has sold a horse for $11,000 to the Outback Spectacular in QLD. Sharon Hall from Hall Package Horse Riding school says they purchased the 5 year old Clydesdale cross gelding over 12 months ago from Armidale to use at the school but...
Four Teenagers Arrested After Aggravated Break and Enter in Moree
Four teenagers have been arrested following an aggravated break and enter at a home in the state’s west. Police were called to a home on Boston Street, Moree, about 5:30am today (Monday 7 July 2025), after four people – one allegedly armed with a box cutter – forced...
Water Upgrades Scheduled for Uralla
Uralla Shire Council's water team is upgrading critical water infrastructure in Uralla township to improve the reliability and performance of the local water supply system. The water mains in this area are ageing and increasingly prone to leaks, bursts, and service...
