Ahead of today’s federal budget, the Australian Medical Association is reiterating its calls for meaningful reforms and adequate funding to address the challenges impacting the healthcare system. The AMA has provided the federal government with a raft of costed...
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Animal Control Operation Underway at Copeton
Areas of Copeton Dam will be closed to the public this week while NSW National Parks & Wildlife Services conducts pest control operations. The public is advised the dam wall, and nearby facilities will remain open with signage installed in areas that are closed....
GISC Welcomes NSW Drought Coordinator
Mayor Margot Davis recently welcomed Ray Willis, NSW Drought Coordinator, to the Glen Innes Severn Local Government Area as part of his engagement with communities experiencing ongoing drought conditions. The visit provided an opportunity for Council to outline...
LLS Seasonal Update Reveals Worsening Drought Conditions
Drought conditions intensifying across central and northern NSW Low rainfall totals have continued across much of northern NSW during April, further impacting on-ground conditions in drought affected areas. On farm water storage levels are becoming critical in many...
Action Plan to Fix Regional Healthcare Crisis
The peak body for councils across New South Wales has launched a detailed action plan to address the growing healthcare crisis in rural, regional and remote communities. The launch of the plan, held in conjunction with the annual LGNSW Rural and Regional Summit, marks...
Labor Cuts Inland Rail Project
“Really significant project that the Australian government is very proud to be delivering for the Australian people.” That’s how Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Catherine King described the Inland Rail project just...
Operation RAID – Targeting Drug Driving to Reduce Road Trauma Across the State
NSW Police have launched a high visibility traffic enforcement operation to target drug driving and minimise road trauma across the state. Operation RAID (Remove All Impaired Drivers) started at 12.01am on Thursday (7 May 2026) and conclude at 4am Sunday (10 May...
Inverell Shire Council Secures Funding for New Bus Shelters in South Inverell
Inverell Shire Council is pleased to announce the successful application to the Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grants Scheme (CPTIGS) for the installation of two new bus shelters in South Inverell. The new shelters will be located at 52 Wynne Street and 42...
NSW Farmers Calls for Answers on Inland Rail
NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin says the Albanese Government needs to provide answers after it scrapped a multi-billion dollar freight project that was poised to connect productive farming businesses and communities across the country.“NSW Farmers policy supported...
