•More than half of drivers believe kids should not use e-bikes or e-scooters for the school commute.•39 per cent believe electric powered devices should not be allowed in school zones at all.•Aussie drivers admit to still doing the wrong thing behind the wheel – with...
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National Day of Mourning Today
Today, the community are being invited to participate in the National Day of Mourning to honour the victims and all those impacted by last month’s Bondi Beach terrorist attack. National institutions in Canberra, as well as NSW will be illuminated as a symbol of light...
Kosciusko Champion Far Too Easy Retired
The horse that won an Inverell syndicate $2 million after claiming the 2024 Kosciusko has been retired after pulling up stressed on Saturday. Trainer David McColm says once he saw his beloved stable star Far Too Easy succumbing to heat stress after Saturday's $1...
Gwydir Landmarks Undergo Significant Upgrades
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan was pleased to see huge progress on NSW Government projects across the Gwydir Shire. Mr Moylan met with Gwydir Shire Council mayor Tiff Galvin to inspect the projects at the Roxy Theatre, Riverbank, and The Living...
Mobile Coverage in Bingara to be Disrupted Next Week
Communications giant Telstra have advised they'll soon be conducting maintenance on its mobile site that services Bingara next week. The work will result in a reduction in Telstra mobile coverage in Bingara for short periods between the 29th and 30th of January....
Grants Available to Back Rural Mental Health
FRRR’s In a Good Place (IAGP) program is offering grants of up to $20,000 for community-led projects that support the mental health and wellbeing of farmers, farming communities and people living in remote, rural and regional places. Alan Broome, extensions...
Full Circle Solar
An exciting new chapter in Australia’s solar power industry will start shortly, with the Albanese Government establishing a national solar panel recycling pilot. Smart Energy Council (SEC) Chief Executive John Grimes welcomed the Government’s announcement as further...
Good noms for Deepwater
51 nominations have been received for the annual Deepwater Cup Race meeting this Saturday. The Deepwater Cup has 10 nominations with local trainers Todd Payne and Ridge Wilson having runners engaged. Payne has two runners, Takemine and Shamedy while Wilson will have...
Northern Tablelands Remains Out of Drought
Production remains positive in the Northern Tablelands following the release of the December seasonal update from the Local Land Service. The entire region remains in a non-drought category with the Dept of Primary Industries and regional Development suggesting this...
