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...
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Farmer confidence hit by climate extremes
New research shows just two per cent of farmers expect conditions to improve for their business over the next twelve months as floods and drought continue to impact NSW. The biannual NSW Farmers Business Sentiment Survey revealed 56 per cent of farmers are...
25th Anniversary of Myall Creek Massacre Memorial
Hundreds of people will head to Myall Creek this weekend to commemorate the 187th anniversary of one of Australia’s darkest events, the Myall Creek massacre. Sunday’s gathering commemorates the unprovoked massacre of at least 28 indigenous women, children and old men...
Stronger Laws to Stop Puppy Farms and Improve Animal Welfare Introduced
Dog breeders across NSW can now apply for exemptions to new puppy farming regulations to ensure they satisfy changes coming into effect on 1 December 2025. Under the NSW Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Puppy Farming) Act 2024, breeders can have no more...
New Flood Support for Farmers
The state’s peak farm body has welcomed the announcement of disaster relief support for farmers and communities affected by severe flooding across NSW.On Tuesday the Albanese and Minns Governments announced it would release disaster relief to farmers affected by...
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...
Live-Saving Device Installed in Local Club
The Glen Innes Bowling Club is the heart of the local community and now all members and visitors will have access to a life-saving device thanks to a grant from the Local Sport Defibrillator Program. The Local Sport Defibrillator Program is aimed at providing funds...
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...
Man Charged with DV, Firearms, Drug Offences in Armidale
A man will face court charged for domestic violence, firearms and drugs-related offences in Armidale. About 10.10pm on Tuesday 27 May 2025, officers attached to New England Police District attended a home on Tamar Place, Armidale, to speak to a man in relation to a...