Uralla Shire Council is pleased to confirm that recent testing has once again verified the safety and quality of the drinking water supplied to residents of Uralla and Bundarra. The latest testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), completed in May 2025,...
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Council Assumes Biosecurity Role Following Dissolution of NEWA
After over 75 years of dedicated service, the New England Weeds Authority (NEWA) has been dissolved, with its responsibilities transitioning to Uralla Shire Council effective 15 June 2025. Established in 1947 as the New England Tablelands (Noxious Plants) County...
Moylan Welcomes Funding to Improve Safety On Our Roads
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed additional funding for level crossings in Uralla and Armidale. More than $211,000 has been secured for Armidale Regional Council and Uralla Shire Council from the NSW Government’s Level Crossing Improvement...
Telstra Communications Go Down …. Again
Residents in Warialda, Coolatai and surrounds have had no communications after their Telstra mobile coverage went down yesterday. Gwydir Shire Council advise Telstra has confirmed that there was an unplanned outage in these areas and Pallamallawa adding it was unclear...
Glen Innes Severn Mayor Pens Open Letter to the Prime Minister
An Open Letter to Canberra – When the Bush Pays for the City's SilenceMayor Margot Davis has sent a letter to the Prime Minister, with copies also sent to NSW Senators, the Member for Northern Tablelands, and the Member for New England, calling for action to support...
Salvos Receive Support from Council
Inverell Shire Council will make a $1000 donation to support the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Council recently received correspondence from former mayor Mal Peters requesting council consider making a donation to this year’s Red Shield appeal which culminated last...
Water Quality Experts Partner with Gwydir Shire Council
Water quality experts from WaterNSW will be in Warialda and Bingara on 5-6 June continuing our collaboration with Gwydir Shire Council on ways to reduce risks to local source water quality. “We’re delighted to have our team on the ground working alongside Gwydir Shire...
Inverell Shire Council Revives Waste Management Advisory Committee to Address Key Issues
Inverell Shire Council is taking proactive steps towards addressing strategic challenges for its waste management function, with the reformation of the Waste Management Advisory Committee. The committee will play a crucial role in investigating priority waste issues...
Delungra Renews its District Council
The Delungra District Development Council has elected a new committee after Expression of Interest were advertised in January. The new committee consists of Ella Shepherd as the new chairperson, vice chairperson Jim Townsend, Secretary is Elizabeth Sheather and Liah...