The Office of Local Government have launched a dedicated webpage on its website for candidates at the upcoming local government election being held on 14 September 2024. The webpage is called “Become a Councillor” and has resources for potential candidates to help...
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EARLY VOTING FOR NORTHERN TABLELANDS BY ELECTION
Early Voting Centres across the Northern Tablelands have been busy taking votes ahead of Saturday’s By Election. Already over 14% of the electorate have cast their vote as of 11:30 yesterday morning with more residents expected to cast their vote over the next 24...
NATIONAL FARMERS FEDERATION RESPONDS TO COALTIONS NUCLEAR PLAN
The National Farmers Federation has responded to the coalition’s announcement on nuclear and Australia’s Energy Future, with the governing body warning policymakers on the potential impacts of the people and the land. NFF Acting CEO Charlie Thomas says though the...
Talmoi Masterpiece to be Auctioned
A Terry Hie Hie artist will have one of his masterpieces auctioned off at the Talmoi Picnic Races on Saturday. Ian Reardon artwork Before the last at Talmoi, depicts the Talmoi saddling enclosure on race-day and captures the essence and heart of bush racing. In an...
SKATE EVENT TO ROLL OUT IN WARIALDA
YOUNG people in the Warialda area are encouraged to sign up for a free Skateboard and Scooter workshop held during the July school holidays. Project coordinator Christy Galbraith, says the event, being conducted by Totum Skateboarding in Warialda for the first time,...
Dutton releases proposed Coalition Nuclear Plant Sites
The federal election battle lines have been drawn following Wednesday morning’s announcement of the Coalition’s proposed sites for nuclear power plants. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced a coalition government will build 7 plants at existing coal-fired power...
MacIntyre Lions Club install new Board for 2024/25
Inverell MacIntyre Lions Club held their Changeover and Installation Dinner last night and have installed a new President for the next 12 months. Lion Bob Rogers takes the reigns as president from Chris Lindberg with Cate Ivens installed as Secretary, and Beth Sutton...
Man charged following alleged sexual act in public – New England PD
A man has been charged with allegedly committing a number of sexual acts in public in the state’s north-west. About 10:55am on Friday 7 June 2024, a 28-year-old woman was on Marsh Street, Armidale, when a man allegedly exposed himself and carried out a sexual act near...
MODEST BUSINESS ASSISTANCE IN A HOUSING FOCUSED BUDGET
Small and medium businesses (SMEs) will be offered modest and targeted assistance in the NSW State Budget, as the NSW Government focuses on housing and fiscal repair. Business NSW Regional Director for the New England North West Diane Gray, says ‘the cut...