Monday marked 200 days into the year, and already more than 200 lives have been lost on NSW roads. That’s more than one death a day and as your Roads Minister, that statistic haunts me. Every one of those people was someone’s child, parent, sibling or friend. They...
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Isla Nominated for Volunteer Award
The Inverell Netball Association has congratulated Isla McMahon on being nominated for the 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. Isla has been nominated in the Young Volunteer of the Year category. According to the Association, Isla is an absolute superstar,...
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The Westpac Rescue helicopter was tasked to a motorbike accident on Thursday, near Warialda. A man in his 90s was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter's critical care medical team for a suspected fractured ankle before being transported to Tamworth...
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...
The Youth Booth Earns State-Wide Recognition
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...
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...
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...
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...
