People across NSW are reminded to register for organ and tissue donation and discuss their decision with their loved ones this DonateLife Week. Sadly, there has been an 11 per cent drop in donor registrations in the past year, and with approximately 1,800 people...
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Bush Fire Danger Period Commences 1 August Across Northern Tablelands
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has confirmed the start of the Bush Fire Danger Period(BFDP) in the Glen Innes Severn, Inverell, and Tenterfield Local Government Areas (LGAs),commencing Friday 1 August 2025. From this date, fire permits will be required for the...
TAFE NSW Freeze Trade Courses
Trainees wanting to undertake a TAFE course in various critical trades will have to wait after revelations that TAFE NSW has frozen the intake of second semester students at all but 6 locations in Sydney, until at least 2026. The Daily Telegraph article also reveals...
2025 NAPLAN: Support for Parents Critical to Addressing the Educational Divide
Despite the extraordinary efforts of teachers and the hard work of students, the 2025 NAPLAN results show that we are not turning the tide on educational outcomes for children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The latest NAPLAN results found 1 in 10...
Crackdown on Illegal Vapes & Tobacco Finally on the Way
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed the NSW Government’s decision to introduce tougher laws on the sale of illegal vapes and tobacco. The Government’s move to crack down on the sale of illegal tobacco and vapes comes after the NSW Opposition...
Senate Inquiry Called on US Beef Imports
The Nationals are calling for a Senate Inquiry following Labor’s decision to allow U.S beef that is born and raised in Canada or Mexico to be imported into Australia. Nationals Leader David Littleproud said there are deep concerns about Labor’s lack of transparency in...
Council Undertakes Systematic Review and Adoption of Key Policies
Inverell Shire Council has recently completed a comprehensive review of a series of key policies, reflecting its commitment to good governance, community wellbeing, and transparent service delivery. Following detailed briefing sessions with Councillors, fifteen...
Job Cuts at Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
The Minns Labor Government has confirmed it will cut up to 165 jobs from the only department dedicated to regional NSW. These gut-wrenching cuts to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) are a slap in the face for an agency that does...
SES Warning on Trees
The State Emergency Service has issued a warning to residents and campers to be wary of large trees which may fall following the recent wet weather. SES Commander with MacIntyre Region Peter O'Brien says the root system of some large trees aren’t coping with the...
