Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is urging the NSW Government to act on community concerns after the NSW Parliament Upper House Committee visited the New England as part of their inquiry into Renewable Energy Zones on Thursday. The committee heard from...
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21 people charged with 33 offences under Operation Soteria in state’s west
Police have charged 21 people with 33 offences under Operation Soteria during a three-day Surge operation in the state’s west. Operation Soteria is a strategic initiative focusing on aggravated break, enter and steal offences, stealing motor vehicles, and ‘post and...
The Youth Booth Earns State-Wide Recognition
Glen Innes Severn Council is proud to announce that The Youth Booth has been named a finalist in the 2025 Local Government Week Awards for delivering one of the most outstanding Youth Week programs in New South Wales. The recognition follows the success of this year’s...
AMA Welcomes Report into Teenage Vaping
The Australian Medical Association has welcomed new data showing a significant decline in vaping rates among Australian teenagers, describing the findings as a “turning point in youth health” and a testament to the power of strong policy, education, and community...
National Monument Officially Named ‘Australian Standing Stones’
A site long celebrated by locals and visitors alike has now been formally recognised by the NSW Government, with the Australian Standing Stones officially approved and gazetted by the Geographical Names Board of NSW. The milestone marks a major step in acknowledging...
Farmers in Drought Waiting Over a Year for Loan Scheme Response
Australia’s peak farming bodies are demanding urgent action from the Federal Government after it is yet to respond to two critical drought resilience actions. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), alongside its members Australian Dairy Farmers, NSW Farmers, Primary...
Man Injures Hand in Drop Saw Incident
A man aged in his 60’s has sustained serious hand injuries after being injured by a drop saw in Glen Innes on Monday afternoon. NSW Ambulance crews were called to the scene at 2:30 and treated the man for his injuries before the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called in...
Power Bank Recalls on the Rise Due to Serious Burn and Property Damage Risks
The ACCC is urging consumers to be alert to a growing list of recalled wireless power banks, which have the potential to cause serious burns and property damage. Power banks, also known as portable battery packs, are portable battery chargers commonly powered by...
New Boost for Next Gen Aggies
NSW Farmers is encouraging young people to upskill in agriculture as the state government announces a new $5 million boost to the AgSkilled program. On Thursday the Minns Government announced it would extend its AgSkilled initiative for a further twelve months, with...