The Minns Labor Government has released the state’s most advanced Biosecurity Action Plan to protect landscapes, livestock and crops from pests, weeds and biosecurity threats to ensure our $20 billion per annum primary industries sector can increase its economic...
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Fatal Crash Near Glen Innes
A man has died in a single-vehicle crash in the state’s Northern Tablelands region. About 4.50pm yesterday (Thursday 18 September 2025), emergency services were called to Strathbogie Road, Emmaville, about 26km north west of Glen Innes, following reports of a crash....
Opening Date Announced! The Mystery Rooms Escape Experience in Glen Innes
Just in time for the school holidays, Glen Innes Severn Council is pleased to share that The Mystery Rooms – a state-of-the-art escape room venue – will open in Glen Innes on Thursday, 2 October 2025. The idea for a new tourism experience grew out of the community’s...
$23 Million Secured to Improve Safety on the Region’s Roads
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is pleased to announce $23 million has been secured to improve safety on major roads within the electorate. The funding comes through the Towards Zero Safer Roads Program which is aimed at reducing crashes and saving lives...
Local Heritage Assistance Fund Applications Now Open
Applications for the 2025/2026 Local Heritage Assistance Fund are now being accepted and close on the 17 October 2025. Each year, Inverell Shire Council offers heritage grants to property owners through the Local Heritage Assistance Fund (the Fund) for maintenance...
Hazard Reduction Burn in Bingara State Conservation Area
The National Parks and Wildlife Service, with support from NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is planning a hazard reduction burn in Bingara State Conservation Area on the North-Eastern side of the Bingara township from today (Wednesday 17 September) to this Saturday (20...
Second 13-year-old charged after man stabbed in Moree – Operation Soteria
A second teenager has been charged over an alleged stabbing in the state’s north west last weekend. Just before 1am Sunday (14 September 2025), emergency services were called to a motel on Alice Street, Moree, following reports of an alleged stabbing. Officers...
Officer Charged Over Alleged DV Offences – Western Region
A police officer has been charged following an investigation into alleged domestic violence offences. In March 2025, officers attached to Western Region Command commenced an investigation into reports of alleged offences involving an off-duty police officer between...
Confidence Lifts in New England Northwest but Costs, Skills & Red Tape Still Choke Productivity
Business confidence in the New England and North West (NENW) region improved this quarter, with local sentiment rising from -38.5 in Q2 to -29.2 in Q3, and expectations for the next quarter climbing to -2.1, close to neutral. While optimism is building, businesses say...
