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...
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High PFAS Levels Detected in Warialda Water
Update from Hunter New England Population Health If Per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been detected in the drinking water at Warialda above the current Australian Drinking Water Guideline value. Gwydir Shire Council is urgently investigating the bores...
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...
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,...
Community Survey Continues
Inverell Shire Council will continue with their phone survey this week and move to an online survey from today as they attempt to gather input from the community. The purpose of the survey is to gain valuable information direct from the community to assist the newly...
Changes to Rivers St Parking Conditions Start Today
Changes to parking conditions on Rivers St Inverell come into effect from today after Inverell Shire Council resolved to introduce the restrictions at their October 2024 meeting. The restrictions along Rivers St, between Otho and Campbell St, include Council’s...
Glen Innes Severn Council Advocates for a Safer Community
Glen Innes Severn Council acknowledges and thanks the 197 residents and businesses who organised and submitted a petition calling for the installation of street surveillance cameras to enhance public safety, deter criminal activity and promote a sense of security for...
Record Funding for Local Fitness Academy
An Inverell Sports and Fitness Centre has been the proud recipient of one of the largest grant funding for a small organisation in the New England region. The Sapphire Academy of Sports in Inverell, which is a not-for-profit Boxing martial arts and well-being Centre...
Uralla Aust Day Nominations Open
Uralla Shire Council Local Government Area are inviting the community to nominate fellow citizens for the Australia Day Awards. The aim of the awards is to recognise outstanding contributions to the local community in 2024 and/or contribution to the local community...
