Doctors who prop up the ailing rural health system are billing $1.3 billion per year, with a single specialist claiming $3.5 million under an ineffective government scheme creating a major budget black hole. The $1.3 billion spent on more than 7000 visiting medical...
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Reject Store Recalls Scented Sand
Scented fun sand sold nationally at The Reject Shop has been recalled due to asbestos contamination risks. The product, available in four colours - blue, green, red and yellow, is loose, coloured play sand for children that can be moulded into different shapes. The...
Uber on the Lookout for Drivers as it Scales its Presence in Inverell
Uber is growing its presence in Inverell and is calling on more locals to get behind the wheel as demand for rides in regional NSW continues to grow. With residents and visitors choosing the rideshare to move around town, Uber is encouraging locals to consider earning...
Local Bull Crowned Grand Champion
A local Hereford stud has exhibited the Grand Champion Hereford Bull at the 61st Herefords Australia National Show and Sale at Wodonga yesterday. Thornleigh Vortex V114 owned by Ben and Annabelle Monie and family of Thornleigh at Little Plain won the broad ribbon as...
Joyce Rubbishes Inland Rail Blow Out
New England MP Barnaby Joyce has questioned the $31 Billion blow out of the Inland Rail announced by Infrastructure Minister Katherine King. Speaking on STA FM yesterday, Mr Joyce says when he questioned Minister King in Parliament on Tuesday about the figure and the...
Act Early on Feral Pig Control
With dry seasonal conditions being experienced across the region, Local Land Services is urging producers to act early on feral pig control. As feed and water become limited, feral pigs are concentrating around remaining resources, increasing the risk of damage to...
‘Spike’ Recognised in State Parliament
Respected Inverell businessman Brian Baldwin has been recognised in state parliament for his continuing contribution to Inverell and the wider community by Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan Mr Moylan highlighted Mr Baldwin's long and distinguished career in stock...
Australians Called to Support Vinnies Winter Appeal
As winter approaches, the St Vincent de Paul Society is calling on Australians to support the Vinnies Winter Appeal 2026, with new data showing the increased depth of financial pressure now facing households that were already struggling to get by.A new YouGov survey...
Farmers Face Permanent Flooding Under Controversial Inundation Bill
The NSW Liberals and Nationals have condemned the Minns Labor Government for pushing ahead with legislation that will erode the property rights of NSW landholders, causing further breakdown in trust with regional communities. The Water Management Amendment (Easements...
