The Minns Labor Government’s groundbreaking drought forecasting system will make its debut in this month’s State Seasonal Update, published online this week. The Government is committed to growing and protecting the state’s primary industries and assisting farmers...
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Drought Conditions Ease in the Northern Tablelands
Drought conditions continued to improve in the Northern Tablelands Local Land Services region following the release of the latest state seasonal update. The Combined Drought Indicator shows approximately 2% of the region being in the Drought Affected category at the...
Community Program Delivers Massive Boost to Native Fish Stocks
Thousands of native sportfish will be released into waterways across NSW over coming months through the popular Two-Dollar-for-One-Dollar Native Fish Stocking program. NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Acting Executive Director...
Christmas Toy Drive Launched in Inverell
The STA FM Christmas Toy Drive in conjunction with the Inverell Community Sewing for Charity has once again kicked off with the community urged to dig deep for the cause. The public are being encouraged to donate an item that can be distributed to those in need this...
Fire Crews Extinguish Grass Fire on McIlveen Rd
Investigations are underway into a grass fire at McIlveen Lookout last night. Inverell Rural Fire Brigade crews were called to McIlveen Rd just after 7:30 to find the fire alight. It took crews around 45 minutes to bring the fire under control and eventually...
Joint Cross-Border Operation Disrupting Crime in Goondiwindi
Police have surged into cross-border communities at Goondiwindi and Boggabilla, in a joint operation with Taskforce Guardian and New South Wales (NSW) police. Alongside local police from both states, Taskforce Guardian conducted tactical efforts including search...
Warialda Town Square Project Feedback Required Soon
Time is running out for Warialda residents to provide feedback to Gwydir Shire Council on the Warialda Town Square project. Council is seeking comments from the community on features they would like to see incorporated in the remaining aspects of this exciting space....
Four People Arrested Following Operation Regional Mongoose NSW-QLD Cross Border Investigation
Four people have been arrested as part of a joint cross border operation with NSW Police and Queensland Police. Operation Regional Mongoose is a high-visibility police operation to tackle serious property-related crime, committed predominately by young offenders. The...
Hunter New England Local Health District’s Annual Public Meeting
Hunter New England Local Health District is inviting staff, partners, and community members to join their annual public meeting on Wednesday 20th of November at 11am. This virtual event will provide an overview of the district’s key activities, achievements, and...









