Overconfidence and distractions are believed to be the key causes for the 18 fatal crashes that have occurred in the Oxley and New England Police District this year according to Peel Highway Patrol manager, Inspector Kelly Wixx. In an item in the Northern daily...
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$181M Pavement Upgrade to Improve Safety and Reliability on Newell Highway North of Moree
Motorists and freight operators travelling on the Newell Highway north of Moree will benefit from a $181 million major pavement upgrade, with the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments investing in smoother, safer and more reliable journeys on one of regional NSW's most...
Aerial Applicator Fined for Pesticide Overspray
An aerial pesticides application company has been ordered to pay $72,750 in fines and costs for causing harm to two large eucalyptus trees when applying herbicides at Bendemeer, north of Tamworth. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) prosecuted Air Precision...
Syngenta’s Paraquat Exit Exposes Risk to Australian Growers
Syngenta’s withdrawal from the Australian paraquat market has exposed the vulnerability of local growers when global commercial decisions reduce access to essential crop protection products. Grain Producers Australia (GPA) Research, Development and Extension...
Don’t Penalise Local Food and Fibre Production
Farmers from across the state and across all commodities have today unanimously agreed that the NSW Government must urgently suspend land tax compliance of primary production until the current definition is resolved – including all current and planned...
Local Indoor Cricketers Step Up for State Representation
Several local junior cricketers have been representing the state at the National Indoor Cricket Championships in Melbourne. Will Parker, Lachie Krauss and Luke Leonard all played for NSW Country whilst Georgie Leonard represented WA in the Ladies u22’s and Mitch Duddy...
Police: Lock Your Vehicles
Residents are bring reminded to secure their vehicles after unknown offenders managed to rummaged through several vehicles on Sunday evening Just before 6:30, three unlocked vehicles outside a residential address in Greaves St were broken into with a handbag and a...
Lond Serving Legatees Recognised
Inverell Legacy has presented four long-term Legatees with a special badge to recognise their 25+ years of service with these dedicated volunteers contributing an amazing 123 years of support to their veterans' families. Philip Plowman, Jim Harmon, Ben Malaquin and...
Council Establishes Strategy and Policy Committee in Response to New Meeting Regulations
Inverell Shire Council has resolved to establish a Strategy and Policy Committee in response to recent amendments to the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, supporting the consideration of complex strategic and policy matters in a structured and compliant...
