Glen Innes Severn Council is proud to announce that The Youth Booth has been named a finalist in the 2025 Local Government Week Awards for delivering one of the most outstanding Youth Week programs in New South Wales. The recognition follows the success of this year’s...
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Joyce to Attempt to Repeal Net Zero Bill
New England MP Barnaby Joyce will be bringing forward a Private Members Bill to Federal Parliament to repeal the Net Zero Bill 2025. Mr Joyce says the idea that, at this stage, we have put the focus of our nation on a lunatic crusade of Net Zero is treacherous to the...
National Monument Officially Named ‘Australian Standing Stones’
A site long celebrated by locals and visitors alike has now been formally recognised by the NSW Government, with the Australian Standing Stones officially approved and gazetted by the Geographical Names Board of NSW. The milestone marks a major step in acknowledging...
Power Bank Recalls on the Rise Due to Serious Burn and Property Damage Risks
The ACCC is urging consumers to be alert to a growing list of recalled wireless power banks, which have the potential to cause serious burns and property damage. Power banks, also known as portable battery packs, are portable battery chargers commonly powered by...
Mendes Recognised for VRA Work
A Guyra resident is one of four VRA Rescue NSW volunteers who have been named finalists in the 2025 Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards. Wayne Mendes has been named for the accolade which recognizes volunteers for their dedication, selflessness, and commitment...
Bundarra Church Sold
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Church at Bundarra has been sold for well above the Reserve Price for $331,000 The property went under the hammer earlier this month after the Parish of Inverell deemed it financially impossible to maintain as thy didn’t have the income...
Mitch & Tanya Prepare for the Drover Run
A local couple are gearing up to take part in their 3rd Drover’s Run which kicks off next month, raising money for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Mitch and Tanya Orchard say their looking forward to this year’s 9 day Run which will kick off at Armatree near Gilgandra...
Crossroads for Bukkulla Fire Station
The future of the Bukkulla Fire Station is up in the air as it continues to suffer a shortage of volunteer fire fighters. Scott Mack from the NSW RFS Northern Tablelands Team says it has reached crunch time for the station which has struggled to attract volunteer fire...
Local Connect Welcome Events Support Retention of Essential Workers in Glen Innes and Inverell
Making social connections outside of work is critical to retaining essential workers who are new to regional communities. That’s why Local Connect is hosting a series of Welcome Events – free, informal social gatherings designed to help newly arrived professionals...