Glen Innes Severn Council have advised that testing of PFAS on their water supply has met the required guidelines for local consumption, offering assurances to residents that there is no cause for concern. In November this year, Council engaged with NSW Health to test...
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Gwydir Shire PFAS Update
Gwydir Shire Council have now received the remaining results from the water samples in Warialda taken last week, with the High School bore showing no detectable levels of PFAS. The Crane St bore, while meeting the parameters of the current drinking water guidelines,...
Bonshaw Water Restrictions
Bonshaw residents were advised earlier this month that water restrictions in the area were lifted, however they are not in the clear just yet. Inverell Shire Council implemented water restrictions for the Bonshaw Raw Water Supply on November 15th this year due to...
Repercussions for Live Sheep Sea Trade Ban
The live sheep by sea trade ban could see the value of NSW sheep and lamb sales take a $125 million hit in just two years, NSW Farmers has warned as it fronted a state government inquiry yesterday. NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin says analysis conducted by the...
Extended Trading Granted for Tenterfield and Glen Innes Shows
More pubs, clubs, bars and now restaurants in regional NSW will be able to trade later over summer thanks to special event extended trading hours and the NSW Government’s Vibrancy Reforms. For the first time, both the Tenterfield and Glen Innes Shows are among the...
Returning Face to Deputy Position at IHS
Inverell High School will see a returning face to an executive position which will aid the school’s Inclusion and Support unit. Karina Hutchings, who was previously with Inverell High School before taking on a position at the Department of Education and working out of...
Urgent Trolley Jack Recall
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have issued an urgent recall for multiple types of vehicle jacks from a particular brand. Sihao PTY LTD, trading as Vevor Australia, have multiple vehicle jacks affected by the recall including a Low profile floor...
Demerit Point Return Scheme
Almost 1.1 million drivers are on track to have a demerit point scrubbed from their licence as the NSW Government urges a safe Christmas and New Year on the state’s roads. The second year of the demerit point return scheme will end on 16 January next year, giving...
Local Concert Band Receives Generous Donation
Christmas has come early for the Sapphire City Concert Band receiving a generous donation from an undisclosed community member. The band were the proud recipients of $5000 which will now go towards the purchase of a Bassoon as well as consumables such as extra reeds,...