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Kim Acknowledged for 40 Years Service
A local midwife, based in Inverell, is celebrating 40 years in nursing and midwifery. Kim McLeod started as a student nurse’s aide in 1985, progressing to become a registered midwife and lactation consultant, guiding countless families through one of life’s biggest...
Considerations to Downgrade Bingara Fire Station
Gwydir Shire Mayor Tiffany Galvin and Acting General Manager Leeah Daley have met with NSW Rural Fire Service Zone Commander Superintendent, Tom Cooper and Duty Commander, Matt Goldman from NSW Fire and Rescue to discuss the proposed downgrade of the Bingara Fire...
Moylan: Give Communities A Fair Go
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan is concerned proposed renewable energy projects will be given the green light to be set up in the region without any regard of his constituents concerns or opinions. Speaking on STA FM this week, Mr Moylan says a Bill was rushed...
Local Couple Return from Drovers Run
A local couple have returned from taking part in their 3rd Drover’s Run which concluded this week in Tamworth, raising money for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Mitch and Tanya Orchard say their 9 day Run was a success despite the wet start to the trek which kicked off...
Volunteer Grants for New England Announced
Volunteer organisations from across the electorate of New England have received news of their successful applications for the 2024-2025 Volunteer Grants. Over $65,000 of grant funding has been provided to thirty-four organisations, each ranging from $1,000 to $5,000....
Concerns Raised about BESS Proposal
A local landholder has raised his concerns about a proposed Inverell Battery Energy Storage System between the Gwydir Highway and Elsmore Road approximately 5.5 km east of Inverell. Matthew Penberty believes the proposed BESS project could have found a more...
Chopper Tasked to Bingara & Tenterfield Yesterday
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service was kept busy yesterday afternoon attending incidents at Tenterfield and Bingara. Around 12:15pm, a Chopper was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a motorcycle accident southwest of Bingara. A man in his 40s sustained injuries in the...
Honouring over 500 years of service and new fire trucks in Namoi Gwydir
Superintendent Paul Metcalfe has joined by special guests and fellow NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) members to present medals and officially handover three cutting-edge firefighting trucks at a ceremony at Pallamallawa & District Rural Fire Brigade. Sunday’s event...
