Former Inverell Highlanders Captain Dave Kearsey has been appointed the new President of Australian Deaf Rugby. Dave, more affectionately known as DK, has been the longstanding coach of the Australian men's team and has led them to three grand finals in a row,...
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Joyce Holds Himself Partially Responsible for the Fuel Crisis
New England MP Barnaby Joyce has admitted he holds himself partially responsible for the current fuel crisis. When asked on STA FM yesterday morning if he took responsibility for the fuel crisis and the closure of four oil refineries while the Coalition was in power,...
Gill Elected to Gwydir Shire Council
Warialda’s Ravi Gill has been elected as the new Councillor for Gwydir Shire Council following yesterday’s countback election. Mr Gill fills the position left vacant following the resignation of Cr Marilyn Dixon due to illness. The NSW Electotal Council says the...
Dry Conditions Taking Hold in the Region
The Dept of Primary Industries and Regional Development Drought Forecast suggests that most of the Northern Tableland’s region is likely to transition into the Drought Affected category at the end of May. The expansion of drought declared areas in NSW is being driven...
NSW Farmers Front Fuel Roundtable
NSW Farmers advocated for the state’s agricultural sector during a NSW Government roundtable discussion on the ongoing fuel crisis.Association President Xavier Martin said it was important to bring the rural experience in front of senior government ministers to...
Report Reveals ED Presentations Growing at Region’s Hospitals
The Bureau of Health Information’s Healthcare Quarterly report reveals the number of people leaving emergency departments before treatment is increasing across the state at an alarming rate. The numbers show demand at Armidale, Inverell and Moree Hospitals has...
Firefighters Compete at Northern Exercise
More than 330 NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers and staff took part in the 24th annual Northern Exercise at Glen Innes Showground over the weekend. Crews from 12 districts across northern NSW, along with Queensland RFS members, worked through 12 operational scenarios...
Wild Dog Control Baiting Programs Underway Across NSW
The Minns Labor Government has launched its autumn offensive against wild dogs to protect farming livestock and the environment with aerial and ground baiting programs underway across NSW. Wild dog activity peaks during the autumn breeding season and acting now can...
Glen Innes Under Level 2 Water Restrictions
Glen Innes Severn Council has implemented Level 2 water restrictions for Glen Innes after recent inspections of Beardy Weir, which supplies the town’s water. The restrictions have been implemented following inspections that confirmed water levels reached the trigger...
