The ACCC will conduct a Black Friday sales sweep to identify misleading or deceptive sales advertising used by retailers. The sweep will focus on a range of sales advertising tactics used by retailers. This includes misleading limited time representations that create...
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Fire Permits Suspended in Inverell Shire
The NSW Rural Fire Service Northern tablelands team advise that due to the forecast High Fire Danger, all fire permits within the Inverell Local Government Area are currently suspended until midnight tonight. This measure is being taken to reduce the risk of fires...
FRRR and ARLF Launch New Drought Preparedness Program
FRRR and the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) are pleased to announce the launch of the Future Drought Fund’s Communities Program, funded by the Australian Government. The Future Drought Fund’s Communities Program will continue to empower people in...
Remembrance Day
Today is Remembrance Day - one of the most important days on our commemorative calendar and is a day when all Australians acknowledge those who died or suffered while serving in wars, conflicts and peace operations. The day is also the anniversary of the Armistice of...
Electric Vehicle Sales Break Records
Battery electric vehicles (BEV) achieved record total sales and market share in Australia in the three months to 30 September, as internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle sales posted their lowest quarterly market share on record, according to a report from the...
Man Suffers Injuries in Quad Bike Roll Over
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called out to a rural property near Emmaville on Sunday afternoon to treat a man involved in a quad bike accident. At around 3pm, the chopper was tasked to the property and along with its critical care medical team and NSW Paramedics,...
Payne Eyes Off Inverell Cup
Inverell trainer Todd Payne says he’ll target the 2026 Inverell Cup with his 5-year-old gelding Shamedy after it claimed Sunday’s Guyra Cup at Armidale. Taking a rails run in the home straight, Shamedy stormed over the top to beat the $2.6 favourite Rematch to take...
$850,000 Worth of Free Grain and Bait On Offer in Statewide Offensive on Feral Pigs
The Minns Labor Government is encouraging landholders across NSW to take advantage of $850,000 worth of free grain and bait on offer as part of a statewide crackdown on feral pigs. The support is part of the Minn Government’s plans to strengthen and build the state’s...
Positive Water Tests at Warialda
Recent water testing conducted by Gwydir Shire Council at Warialda has returned promising results. Since PFAS contamination was detected late last year, Council have been conducting regular testing to ensure the water remains safe. Four samples taken from the Crane...
