The Minns Labor Government has greenlit the final leg of Inland Rail in NSW – Phase 2 of the Narrabri to North Star section – clearing the tracks for faster freight, better connectivity, and a boost in regional jobs. This milestone marks the final planning approval...
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Six People Charged During Operation Soteria Surge
Police have charged six people following a three-day high-visibility operation focused on preventing and disrupting crime in the state’s northwest. Between Thursday 4 December 2025 and Saturday 6 December 2025, officers attached to New England Police District –...
Youth Advisory Council Presents Annual Report and Outlines Future Plans
The Inverell Youth Advisory Council (IYAC) has presented its annual report to Council, highlighting a year of successful youth-led initiatives and unveiling ambitious plans for the future. Covering activities from January to November 2025, the report reflects the...
Scamwatch Warns About Potential Scams Exploiting the New Social Media Age Restrictions
What’s happening From 10 December 2025, some social media platforms will be restricted, by law, to people aged 16 and over. These laws require affected platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent anyone under 16 from creating or holding accounts. These measures are...
𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 S𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 Z𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝
Inverell Shire Council has been advised by Transport for NSW that multiple roads across the town of Ashford have been reviewed by their team and will be reduced to 50km/h from their previous 60km/h. The changes will be implemented on Wednesday 10th December 2025....
Federation Has Their Say on Environmental Act Deal
Comments attributable to NFF President Hamish McIntyre Farmers have been left bitterly disappointed by the deal between the Government and the Greens on environmental reform. The Prime Minister has confirmed the Government has made a deal with the Greens on...
Producers: Plan Ahead for a Stress-Free Festive Season
With the countdown on to Christmas, Local Land Services is reminding landholders that a bit of pre-Christmas planning could take a number of stresses away this festive season.Without the option of selling stock with markets and meatworks closed over Christmas,...
Grants Now Open for Fishing Education and Infrastructure Enhancements
The next round of Recreational Fishing Trust funding is open for applications from fishing clubs and community groups, with a focus on recreational fishing education projects, alongside fishing infrastructure and access. Funding is now available for recreational...
Record Low Confidence in Agriculture Minister
NSW Government neglect in the agricultural sector has been laid bare with the latest departmental survey results showing record low morale at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The 2025 People Matter Employee Survey results show a sharp...
