Homeowners across the NSW New England region can double their electricity bill savings by pairing a new smart solar battery with the right electricity tariff, according to new research from Australian battery energy business Empower Energy. The news comes as Federal...
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No Answers from Telstra About Recent Gwydir Shire Communication Outages
Gwydir Shire Mayor Tiffany Galvin has met with Telstra representatives to discuss recent communication outages in the shire. Mayor Galvin says Council were given a clearer understanding of the current infrastructure challenges, particularly congestion issues which...
Man to Face Court After Police Pursuit
A 35-year-old Coffs Harbour man will face court tomorrow following a police pursuit in Inverell last Friday afternoon. Just after 2:30, Inverell Police, assisted by Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, police sighted a stolen motor vehicle on Gwydir Hwy with a...
Northern Tablelands Fares Well in 2025-26 NSW Budget
has secured approximately $252 million in additional funding for the electorate as part of the 2025-26 NSW Budget announced on Tuesday. Mr Moylan said the $252 million is on top of funds already committed to the region for major projects such as the $105 million Moree...
Man Dies Following Crash at Boggabilla
A man has died after a two-vehicle crash in the state’s north west. About 4pm today (Tuesday 24 June 2025), emergency services were called to the Newell Highway, Boggabilla, following reports a truck, and a car towing a caravan, had collided. The driver of the car – a...
Local IGA Employee Gets Top Gong
A local Ritchies IGA employee has taken out the company’s highest and most recognizable award following their awards night held in Coffs Harbour last week. Sophie Schutz was nominated for and won the Store Champion of the year award, rewarding her leadership qualities...
Stop the Tax on Family Farmers
The state’s peak farm body has issued a fresh warning to the Federal Government on its proposed super tax that could shut young farmers out of the agricultural industry. Burringbar farmer Craig Huf said the Federal Treasurer’s proposed changes to superannuation laws...
Youth Shine Bright at Battle on the Bank
More than 200 community members turned out to support the first-ever Battle on the Bank held in Inverell on Friday night — a youth-led music event that gave young local performers a platform to shine. Organised by the Inverell Youth Think Tank Team, the night featured...
Local Council Leads Regional Stand Against Illegal Tobacco
Council has taken a decisive stand against the growing threat of the illegal tobacco trade, following a resolution passed at the June Council meeting. The resolution directs Council to prepare a formal submission to the NSW Legislative Council’s Portfolio Committee...
