Residents at Ashford’s Sunhaven Hostel will soon have essential upgrades to their beds with Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan announcing funding for the project through the Community Building Partnership program. The beds, made at Acacia Medical in...
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Outsmart Porch Pirates with Australia Post Delivery Options
As parcel volumes surge ahead of Christmas, Australia Post is urging Australians to be on high alert as this time of year tends to see a spike in porch pirate activity. Porch pirates are thieves who steal unattended deliveries at residential properties. Opportunistic...
Time is Ticking’ on Extras Health Insurance Policies
Millions of Australians risk throwing hundreds of dollars down the drain unless they utilise the benefits of their extras health insurance policies by 31 December, warns Compare the Market. Extras policies typically cover services like dental, optical, physiotherapy,...
Three Injured After Serious Two Vehicle Crash in North of Inverell
Three people have been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash in the state’s northwest yesterday afternoon. About 2.30pm, emergency services were called to Yetman Road, Oakwood, approximately 16km north of Inverell, following reports of a two-vehicle crash....
NSW Inland Rail On Track: Narrabri to North Star
The Minns Labor Government has greenlit the final leg of Inland Rail in NSW – Phase 2 of the Narrabri to North Star section – clearing the tracks for faster freight, better connectivity, and a boost in regional jobs. This milestone marks the final planning approval...
Six People Charged During Operation Soteria Surge
Police have charged six people following a three-day high-visibility operation focused on preventing and disrupting crime in the state’s northwest. Between Thursday 4 December 2025 and Saturday 6 December 2025, officers attached to New England Police District –...
Youth Advisory Council Presents Annual Report and Outlines Future Plans
The Inverell Youth Advisory Council (IYAC) has presented its annual report to Council, highlighting a year of successful youth-led initiatives and unveiling ambitious plans for the future. Covering activities from January to November 2025, the report reflects the...
Scamwatch Warns About Potential Scams Exploiting the New Social Media Age Restrictions
What’s happening From 10 December 2025, some social media platforms will be restricted, by law, to people aged 16 and over. These laws require affected platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent anyone under 16 from creating or holding accounts. These measures are...
Fresh Call for EiD Funding
NSW Farmers has warned it will review its support for mandated traceability reforms unless continued funding for the transition is delivered, alongside eID tag-free pathways.A state government scheme providing discounted eID devices for sheep and goats will end on 31...
