The Border Rivers region of NSW has higher compliance with floodplain harvesting laws than other parts of NSW, a program by the Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has shown. Among the four river valleys included in the education program, the Border Rivers stood...
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Man Charged with Alleged Attempted Robbery in Moree
A man has been charged following an alleged attempted robbery in the state’s north at the weekend. Officers attached to New England Police District were informed of an attempted robbery at a park on Alice Street, Moree, about 3pm on Saturday 16 May 2026. Police were...
$1M Worth of Illicit Cigarettes and Tobacco Seized
Two men faced court yesterday after more than $1 million worth of illicit cigarettes and tobacco was allegedly seized in the state’s north yesterday morning. Officers attached to New England Police District were conducting patrols in the Moree area about 2.15am on...
Strengthening Non-Urban Water Metering Rules to Improve Compliance
The NSW Government is inviting stakeholders to have their say on the next stage of reforms to the state’s non-urban metering framework aimed at improving compliance and ensuring licensed water take is accurately measured and reported. The proposed changes to the Water...
Budget Lacks Equity for Regional, Rural/Remote Communities
Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor, Cr Margot Davis says the Federal Government’s 2026–27 Budget response continues to fall short of delivering genuine equity for regional, rural and remote communities, despite announcing $2 billion for roads, water and sewerage...
Motorcyclist Dies near Uralla
A rider has died after a motorcycle crash in Uralla yesterday afternoon. About 12.30pm, emergency services were called to Thunderbolts Way, following reports a motorcycle had left the road and crashed. Bystanders commenced first aid on the 70-year-old male rider...
Construction Begins on NSW’s First End-to-End Green Hydrogen Hub
Construction has started on NSW’s first end-to-end hydrogen and ammonia production plant, The Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia (GEGHA) project, near Moree. GEGHA’s plant will boost NSW’s ability to produce essential fuel and fertiliser locally and help make...
NSW Health Responds to Virtual Care Concerns
NSW Health has responded to Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan’s concerns about the ever-increasing reliance on virtual emergency department care in the state’s regional hospitals. Mr Moylan says virtual care has a place in supporting healthcare delivery,...
Labor’s Telehealth Push Failing Country Communities
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has backed growing concerns from rural communities, nurses and local councils on the ever-increasing reliance on virtual emergency department care in regional hospitals. As reported in The Land this week, the use of...
