Inverell Shire Council has resolved to agree in principle to transfer the current management function for Inverell Homes for the Aged to BEST Employment Ltd. The Homes for the Aged Committee Inverell was established in 1951 and sought to provide low-cost independent...
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Regional Safety Report Highlights Importance of Investing in Youth
Glen Innes Severn Council has welcomed the findings of the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into community safety in regional and rural communities, saying the report reflects what regional communities already know. Long‑term safety comes from prevention, early support and...
Community Sport Scores with $4.49 Million Investment
NSW community sport is the winner after the NSW Government awarded $4.49 million through the Local Sport Grant Program. The funding was awarded to 586 projects that will increase participation in sport and active recreation across NSW. The Local Sport Grant Program...
Potential China/Taiwan War Would be Disastrous for Australia: Joyce
New England MP Barnaby Joyce has warned that Australia could be in a more dire predicament it finds itself now with petrol if China makes a move to take back Taiwan next year. Speaking on STA FM yesterday, Mr Joyce believes this crisis will pale into insignificance to...
Protect Your Property from Unwanted Weeds
With the dry conditions, many landholders are turning to bought-in fodder to keep livestock fed. While hay, grain, silage and mixed feeds are often essential, they can bring in something far less welcome: new weeds. After several good growing seasons, weed levels have...
Police Officers Issue Traffic Plea for Easter Long Weekend
NSW Police officers are issuing an urgent plea to drivers to slow down over the Easter long weekend after a concerning rise in the number of fatal crashes across the state this year. As part of the Easter road safety campaign, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command...
Glen Innes Businessman Remembered
Glen Innes community is mourning the passing of highly respected businessman Don Hall who passed away recently. Mr Hall worked in the local motor industry where he owned and operated Chaffey Ford for many years as well as owning Glen Innes Discount Tyres. Beyond his...
Wall Cracking Forces Temporary Closure of Local Hall
Gwydir Shire Council has been forced to temporarily close the Warialda Soldiers Memorial Hall until further notice. The Hall is closed after external cracks in walls were identified with Council advising they’ve engaged engineers to assess the extent of building...
National Fuel Plan Must Deliver Results
NSW Farmers has welcomed a coordinated national response on fuel security and fuel supply chain resilience, but says immediate, practical action is needed to fix regional distribution failures now impacting food and fibre production – with the latest data on Friday...
