The state’s peak farm body has welcomed a new government initiative to address acute shortages of vets across rural NSW. Under the NSW Government’s Welcome Experience program, vets, vet nurses, vet technicians and their families are now eligible to receive assistance...
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Teenager Charged Over Alleged Stabbing
A teenage boy has been charged over an alleged stabbing in state’s north-west. Just after 4.45pm yesterday (Friday 17 January 2025), police were called to a hospital in Inverell following reports of a teenager with a stab wound. Officers attached to New England Police...
Blue-Green Algae Red Alert for Macintyre River at Inverell and Lake Inverell
WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert warning for high levels of blue-green algae for Macintyre River at Inverell including Lake Inverell.Stock and domestic water users along this section of the Macintyre River are advised to seek alternative water supplies. Stock managers...
Australian Beef Producers Optimistic for 2025
The November 2024 Beef Producers Intentions Survey results highlight positive trends for Australia’s beef cattle industry for 2025, with forecasts showing growth and stability. Confidence is strong Producer sentiment has significantly improved compared to 2023. Over...
Stay Safe and Healthy at the Tamworth Country Music Festival : Hunter New England Health
Festival-goers are being reminded to take a few simple steps to keep themselves and others safe throughout the Tamworth Country Music Festival, which kicks off today. Public Health Physician Dr David Durrheim said it is important for the community to stay sun-safe,...
Safety Number One as Police Launch Operation Tamworth Country Music Festival 2025
Police have launched a high-visibility operation for this year’s Tamworth Country Music Festival to ensure country-music fans enjoy the event safely. Operation Tamworth Country Music Festival 2025 will be in place for the duration of the iconic event, which starts...
War Memorial Funding Available
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is encouraging local organisations, schools and community groups to apply for funding to maintain and make any repairs to war memorials across the region. Grants of up to $10,000 per project are available for as part of...
Algae Alert at Beardy Waters Near Glen Innes
WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert warning for high levels of blue-green algae at Beardy Waters Dam and Beardy Waters Weir near Glen Innes. Stock and domestic water users along the Beardy River are advised to seek alternative water supplies. Stock managers and pet owners...
Electric Shock: Half of NSW in the dark on renewable energy progress, knowledge gap risks slowing transition
Australians are underestimating the speed and scale of our switch to renewable power. New South Wales is in the midst of a clean energy boom as four-fifths of our electricity is set to come from renewable sources by 2030, and all of our ageing coal-fired power...