After much consideration the BEST Employment Board has instructed to cease operations at the BEST Nursery and Food Garden. Originally a Forestry NSW tree production facility, the site faced closure in 2009. BEST Employment purchased the facility recognising the...
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Festival Fun at Warialda
Saturday’s Warialda Honey festival was held in brilliant sunny conditions at Jim Payne Oval with organisers saying they couldn’t have asked for a such a beautiful day. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton was on hand to officially open the festival and award this...
IHS Year 12 Students Raising Cash for the Inverell VRA
Inverell High School is holding a Charity Night this week to raise funds for the Inverell Volunteer Rescue Association. There will be prizes up for auction as well as entertainment throughout the evening, with food provided during an intermission. Cash payments are...
Man Found Safe
New England Police have thanked the public for their assistance in locating a man missing in Armidale. The 69-year-old was last seen leaving a care facility in Armidale around midday on Saturday and when he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to New...
Uralla Shire Council Works to Rectify Issues at Bundarra Sewer Treatment Plant
With the recent colder temperatures, the Bundarra Sewer Treatment Plant’s aeration ponds have been affected by decreased biological activity. Uralla Shire Council are actively implementing measures to address the issue, including the addition of bio additives and...
Community Radio Hits the Half Century
STA FM staff and volunteers are today (Monday 23 September 2024) celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Community Broadcasting. On September 23, 1974 the Whitlam Labor Government made a Cabinet decision to create community broadcasting sector for: "those who...
NSW Residents Urged to ‘Get Ready’ for the Return of Bush Fires
The Rural Fire Service (RFS) is encouraging residents to dedicate this weekend to preparing themselves and their homes for the upcoming bush fire season. This Get Ready Weekend (21 and 22 September), more than 300 Rural Fire Brigades will be hosting events across the...
Connecting Seniors Grant Program Now Open
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has encouraged people to make an application under the NSW Government’s Connecting Seniors Grant Program which is now open. Mr Moylan said the program helps support older people to connect with others to enhance wellbeing and...
New Technology to Help Communities Stay Connected Following Disasters
Communities impacted by bushfires, floods or severe weather events will be able to stay connected after natural disasters, with a $5 million fleet of new technologies being rolled out by the NSW Government. In a significant step forward as the bush fire season nears,...









