The NSW Government is inviting stakeholders to have their say on the next stage of reforms to the state’s non-urban metering framework aimed at improving compliance and ensuring licensed water take is accurately measured and reported. The proposed changes to the Water...
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Chopper Called to Transfer Man after Farm Accident
A man has been airlifted to Tamworth after being seriously injured in a farm accident near Warialda on Monday morning. Around 8:45am, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a property south of Warialda to treat a man, aged in his 40s, It’s...
$1M Worth of Illicit Cigarettes and Tobacco Seized
Two men faced court yesterday after more than $1 million worth of illicit cigarettes and tobacco was allegedly seized in the state’s north yesterday morning. Officers attached to New England Police District were conducting patrols in the Moree area about 2.15am on...
Welcome Rain Arrives in the Region
Good rainfall around the region of around 25-50 mls has been warmly welcomed by local residents and landholders. Big falls reported to STA FM yesterday occurred south of Inverell with 52mm received on the Bingara Rd at Bundarra, 50mm at Howell/Stanborough area, and...
New Admin Building Opened in Bingara
Last Friday marked a proud milestone for the Gwydir community with the official opening of the new Bingara Administration Building. Guests heard from Mayor, Tiffany Galvin and General Manager, Leeah Daley, who reflected on the vision, resilience and commitment that...
Women’s Tackle Competition Launched in Group 19
Group 19 Rugby League have confirmed that three teams have entered women’s tackle teams to participate in a hybrid competition for the remainder of the season. Warialda Wombats, Moree Boomerangs and Uralla Tigers RLFC will play throughout the season with the...
Budget Lacks Equity for Regional, Rural/Remote Communities
Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor, Cr Margot Davis says the Federal Government’s 2026–27 Budget response continues to fall short of delivering genuine equity for regional, rural and remote communities, despite announcing $2 billion for roads, water and sewerage...
Joyce Urges Residents to Check Their Super
Federal One Nation Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, has urged people to check their superannuation funds to ascertain if they may be linked to funds such as the Shield or First Guardian Master Funds which collapsed last year, robbing thousands of Australians of...
Motorcyclist Dies near Uralla
A rider has died after a motorcycle crash in Uralla yesterday afternoon. About 12.30pm, emergency services were called to Thunderbolts Way, following reports a motorcycle had left the road and crashed. Bystanders commenced first aid on the 70-year-old male rider...
