The state’s peak farming group warns rushed changes to firearms legislation are unworkableNSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said multiple attempts had been made over the past week to engage with the NSW Government in the wake of the Bondi terror attack to ensure...
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Police Urge Drivers to Slow Down with Double Demerits in Force
NSW Police is urging motorists to slow down and drive safely as double demerits come into force for the holiday period. Double demerits are in place from Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026, targeting speeding, mobile phone use, seatbelt and motorcycle...
Council Endorses 2025/2026 Heavy Patching Program
Inverell Shire Council has endorsed the 2025/2026 Heavy Patching Program, approving the allocation of $1,233,812 from the Roads to Recovery Program to deliver priority road works across the Shire. Council maintains 974.9 kilometres of sealed road segments across its...
Keep This Festive Season Stress Free with Scam Safety Checks
The National Anti-Scam Centre is urging Australians to check twice when shopping, gifting or travelling, as scammers know Australians will be caught up in the rush of the holiday season. The National Anti-Scam Centre expects criminals to try to capitalise on...
Moylan to Oppose Proposed Amendments to Gun Laws
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan will be opposing the Minns Labor Government’s Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 in Parliament this week. Following the terror attack in Bondi on 14 December 2025, NSW Premier Chris Minns recalled...
Inverell BESS Update – SEARs Issued
Following the submission of the Inverell Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Scoping Report in November 2025, the NSW Planning Secretary has issued the Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs). The SEARs outline the assessments required for the...
Council Supports Efforts to Attract Senior Doctor to Inverell Hospital
Inverell Shire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to improving local health services by supporting ongoing advocacy efforts to attract a permanent Senior Doctor to the Inverell District Hospital. This initiative, coordinated by Hunter New England Health (HNEH) in...
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,...
