For the past two and a half years I have had the privilege of leading the NSW Nationals - today I am stepping down from that position. It’s been an honour to lead the Parliamentary team during a challenging time in Opposition and I’ve always done my best to represent...
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Man Wanted on Warrants, Arrested
A 37-year-old man, wanted by New England Police for outstanding warrants, has been arrested. About 5:45pm on Saturday evening, police commenced a foot pursuit with Brian Boney at Campbell Park which continued onto Byron Street where he was detained and arrested on...
Tennis Club Set for a Revamp with Big Funding Boost
Warialda Tennis Club’s tired and worn courts will soon be transformed thanks to a grant secured through the Clubgrants Category 3 Fund. The club netted $100,534 to revamp the synthetic courts which have sat dormant for several years. Member for Northern Tablelands...
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...
13 Injured, One Critically, After Speedway Crash at Walcha
An investigation is underway after thirteen people were injured – one critically – at a motoring event when car crashed at Walcha in the state’s west overnight. Emergency services were called to Walcha showground on Derby Street about 6.15pm on Saturday 15 November...
Farmers Welcome Speed Limit Support
NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin has welcomed the state government's common-sense response to the federal government's push to slash rural speed limits. Mr Martin said the proposal to cut speed limits on country roads to 80km/h was a “straw man” solution for road...
Sherritt Shines as Glen Roll Compass
An all-round performance from Aaron Sherritt has guided Glen Innes to a 7 wicket win over Square and Compass at King George Oval on Saturday in Round 5 results in the Inverell Cricket Competition. Doing the damage with the ball claiming 4/21 in dismissing Square &...
Historic Regional Public Preschool Build Officially underway
The largest public preschool construction program in NSW history is now underway in regional NSW, with work set to commence on more than 20 new public preschools before the end of 2025. This work has been marked with construction beginning on a new public preschool at...
Forum Strengthens Cross-Border Policing to Bring Communities Closer
Senior police, ministers and cross-border commissioners from NSW, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and the ACT came together at NSW Parliament today for a full-day Cross-Border Policing Forum focused on improving cooperation and strengthening community safety...
