A new report from the Bureau of Health Information (BHI) shows patients' experiences in NSW hospitals improved between 2022 and 2023 despite increasing pressures on the healthcare system during this time. BHI Chief Executive Dr Diane Watson said the latest results of...
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No Fake Poles” – Sign the Petition NOW!
The NSW Nationals are urging regional communities to sign the “No Fake Poles” petition to stop the costly and environmentally harmful transition of 1.3 million hardwood power poles to more expensive fibreglass composite poles. Nationals Member Gurmesh Singh said the...
Joyce Pushes for Unmarked Graves Funding
New England MP Barnaby Joyce has called on the Federal Government for further funding to be reinstated for unmarked graves around the country. The Shadow Veterans Affairs Minister says Labor promised $3.7 million dollars during the 2022 Federal Election campaign to...
Pyjama Recall
Various types of children’s pyjama sets have been recalled according to a notice issued by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The Korango children’s long sleeve sets sold in size 0-8 in the Butterfly Blue Heron, Butterfly Fairytale Pink, Leopard...
New Insurance and Support Scheme for NSW Police Officers
The NSW Police Force has announced a new insurance and support scheme for officers, known as the ‘Enhanced Police Support Scheme’ (EPSS). The EPSS will replace the current ‘Police Blue Ribbon Insurance’ (PBRI) and will provide improved coverage for police officers...
Teenagers Charged Following Multiple Armed Robberies – Operation Regional Mongoose
A man and two teenagers have been charged following number of armed robberies and vehicle thefts across the state’s north-west over the weekend. Officers attached to New England Police District, assisted by Oxley Police District, initiated inquiries after a white...
Reporting Crime Works
Since the launch of our Rural Crime Awareness Campaign, NSW Police Force have seen a 12% increase* in the number of rural crime related incidents reported. Information from rural communities and the prompt reporting of offences are key to helping solve crimes for our...
Fuel Apps To Save Cash
Motorists can save money on fuel by using one of the many free fuel price apps and websites to shop around for lower fuel prices. The ACCC’s latest petrol industry report on fuel price apps and websites and petrol price cycles illustrates the benefits that fuel price...
Let’s Talk Men’s Health
The Inverell Community is being invited to an event this weekend which is tackling men’s mental and physical health. The Inverell Community Collaborative is hosting an Inverell Men’s Night at the Riverside Restaurant this Saturday night from 6pm and will have 4-time...