Sapphire Social Committee have made a sizeable donation of $10,000 to local charity Operation Operating Room following the success of their inaugural ball held last month. The sold-out event, aimed at bringing the community together to socialise and network with a...
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Uralla Shire Council Warns of Invasive Weed
Uralla Shire Council has warned that Wheel Cactus, an invasive cactus species which is now starting to flower across the Shire, poses a serious threat to the region’s environment and agriculture. Wheel Cactus spreads quickly, forming dense infestations that outcompete...
Driver Dies in Ute Roll Over
A driver has died after a single-vehicle crash about 80km east of Moree overnight. Emergency services were called to Allan Cunningham Road at Warialda Rail, just before 11pm (Monday 1 December 2025), and found a vehicle had left the roadway at the Oakey Creek bridge...
Council Calls for Planning Fix to Fast-Track New Homes Across NSW
Glen Innes Severn Council has endorsed a Mayoral Minute calling for simple, practical changes to the NSW planning system to speed up housing approvals and boost supply across the state. Council says two key bottlenecks are still holding up new homes, even after the...
Migrant Jubilee Cross Visits Inverell
The Migrant Jubilee Cross will visit Inverell this week – a significant initiative in Australia which celebrates the contributions of migrant communities and symbolizes their journey of faith and resilience. The cross, which is made from Australian timber and a piece...
Minns Government’s Smart $25 million Boost to Grow NSW’s Agricultural Industries
The Minns Labor Government thas unveiled a $25 million investment program to boost the growth of agricultural industries across New South Wales, by funding agricultural businesses to embed innovation and productivity enhancements, plus lower operational greenhouse gas...
Free Legal Aid Seniors Diary Back for 2026
The long-awaited Legal Aid Seniors Diary will return for 2026 and is jam-packed full of useful tips and legal information. Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, is encouraging seniors across the region to secure their copy when they are released next Monday,...
Warning on State’s Hidden Fire Danger
Farmers have warned the state’s national parks have become ticking time bombs for bushfires this summer.As authorities continued to confiscate large swathes of land to form national parks, NSW Farmers’ President Xavier Martin said vital resources to properly manage...
Ramos to Guide STA FM for the Next 12 Months
STA FM has held a successful Annual General Meeting on Saturday with new leadership taking the reins. Announcer Louis Ramos was elected unopposed as the new President, with Dougal Cowperthwaite assuming the Vice president role. Treasurer is Ashleigh Hurley while Mal...
