With all roads leading to Tamworth for the city’s upcoming annual country music festival, NSW Police are urging country music fans to plan their trip ahead of time and travel safely on the roads. Attendees will see a high-visibility police operation in full swing for...
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Local Land Services Local Board Recruitment Opens
The NSW Government’s Local Land Services is calling for applications to its local boards, offering an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of rural communities across NSW.There are 16 board member positions open, including a chair in the South East region,...
Golden Rules Reminder for Summer Spraying
Farmers spraying weeds this summer are reminded of the golden rules to prevent drift and avoid damage to neighbouring properties. NSW Farmers’ Agricultural Science Committee Chair Justin Everitt said taking several key precautions remained essential when planning to...
WIRES’ Tips for Helping Native Wildlife During Heatwaves
Many native species are potentially affected during heatwaves depending on the number of days and heat intensity with flying foxes at greater risk once the temperature exceeds 40 degrees when they then difficulty regulating their body temperature. They may also...
Rider Dies Near Armidale
A rider has died following a motorcycle crash in the state’s New England region overnight. About 10pm (Sunday 11 January 2026), police received a report of a missing man last seen in the Armidale area. Following inquiries, officers attached to New England Police...
Inverell to Host 2026 Country Regional Swimming Championships this weekend
THE state-of-the-art Inverell Aquatic Centre is one of the 3 locations across NSW gearing up to host the 2026 Country Regional Swimming Championships on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 January 2026, bringing together regional swimming talent from all over New South Wales...
Warialda and Gravesend Water Restrictions
Residents are advised that Level 3 Water Restrictions are 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 used between 8:00pm and 10:00pm on an odds...
Five Arrested, 30 Charges Laid in First Western Region Operation Soteria for 2026
Five people have been arrested and charged with a total of 30 offences in the first Operation Soteria surge initiative in Western Region for 2026. The three-day Operation Soteria campaign ran from last Thursday (8 January 2026), ending yesterday (Saturday 10 January...
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Emma Rossi is a respected media professional, keynote speaker, and passionate advocate for women’s rights whose career spans journalism, government communications, and community leadership. For nearly two decades, Emma was a familiar face on national television,...
