People living with Parkinson’s and their families and carers can help shape future medical and allied health care through a national survey.Organisers are keen to ensure Australia-wide participation in the survey – to include the voices of regional, rural, culturally...
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Two Charged After Bricks Allegedly Thrown at Elderly Couple During Home Invasion – Operation Soteria
Two teenage boys have been charged after bricks were allegedly hurled at an elderly couple during a home invasion in the states north west. About 2am on Tuesday (27 January 2026), police were patrolling the Moree area when they attempted to stop a Haval SUV –...
Tax Shock for Farm Trailblazers
Farmers with cellar doors and fruit stands should beware of huge new bills being slapped on them by the state government, NSW Farmers says. Reports have spiked of family farmers being forced to pay up to $300,000 in land taxes to the NSW Government for diversifying...
Total Fire Ban for Inverell LGA Today
Extreme Fire Danger Rating = Zero Tolerance for Fires The NSW Rural Fire Service has declared a Total Fire Ban for the Inverell Local Government Area (LGA) due to an Extreme Fire Danger rating — meaning fire conditions are highly dangerous and any fire could spread...
Council Advococy Delivers: LGNSW Board Supports Biochar Industry Roadmap Motion
Glen Innes Severn Council has received confirmation from Local Government NSW (LGNSW) that its final outstanding motion from the 2025 Annual Conference, relating to the Australian Biochar Industry 2030 Roadmap, has now been formally supported by the LGNSW Board. This...
Investigation Commenced After Bricks Thrown at Elderly Couple During Moree Home Invasion
New England Police have commenced an investigation after a group of young people hurled bricks at an elderly couple during a home invasion in Moree yesterday morning. About 2am (Tuesday 27 January 2026), police were patrolling the Moree area when they attempted to...
Traffic Operation Concludes After Long Weekend
A high-visibility traffic operation has concluded, with six people losing their lives on NSW roads during the Australia Day long weekend. The annual statewide road traffic safety campaign, which ran in conjunction with the double-demerits period, began on Friday 23...
Fatal single-vehicle crash at Barraba
A man has died following a single vehicle crash in the state’s New England region. About 11.45pm on Saturday (24 January 2026) police were called to Macintrye Road, Barraba – about 90km north of Tamworth – following reports a vehicle had left the road and crashed. The...
Warialda, Gravesend and North Star Water Restrictions
Residents of Warialda, Gravesend and North Star are advised that Level 3 Water Restrictions are now in place due to Council’s reduced capacity to pump water and current weather conditions generating an increased demand for water usage. Fixed Sprinklers may only be...
