Former Uralla Shire Councillor Natasha Ledger has been found not guilty of common assault and stalking-intimidating with the intention of causing fear or physical harm relating to charges from two separate incidents dating back to last year. Her case involved...
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Atep Family Extension to Remain in Australia
Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, has welcomed a Ministerial decision to allow the Atep family of Bingara more time to stay in Australia. The family’s right to stay was due to end today however, the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Tony Burke...
Warialda Water Update
An update has been provided on the investigation to elevated levels of PFAS in Warialda’s Water Supply. Gwydir Shire Council (GSC), with the support of NSW Health, will receive the test results from the bores mid-next week, with bottled water still available for...
Livestock Warning against St Johns Wort Weed
Northern Tablelands Local Land Services have issued a warning against the toxic weed St Johns Wort, a weed that is poisonous to livestock. Known for its dense clusters of bright yellow flowers, the weed produces toxins called hypericin that can cause reddening and...
Grants for Programs Addressing DV Prevention
The Minns Labor Government is continuing to invest in meaningful action to prevent domestic and family violence, opening expressions of interest for community-led primary prevention initiatives. Up to $4.25 million in grant funding is on offer to local organisations...
Basin Community Funding to Boost Economy
An agreement between the Australian and NSW governments will see $160 million flow to NSW communities in the Murray-Darling Basin to create jobs and boost local economies. NSW is the first state to access the Australian Government’s record $300 million Sustainable...
Volunteer Grants Program
Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, is encouraging local not-for-profit groups to consider applying for funding under the Volunteer Grants Program. Mr Joyce says Volunteer Grants support the work of local community organisations by reducing barriers for volunteers,...
New Defibrillator Arriving for Local Gymnastics Club
Sapphire City Gymnasts have received a jump start for their club thanks to a grant to purchase a life-saving defibrillator device through the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program. Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan met with club president Ashley Bonsor and head...
Carols in the Park 2024
The Sapphire City Concert Band have had their final Christmas rehearsal ahead of this weekend’s highly anticipated hosting of the Carols in the Park. The free family event is set to be one of the busiest on Inverell’s Christmas calendar with appearances from the...