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The Minns Labor Government is encouraging farmers to take part in a trial that exempts vehicles used to fight fires from registration, in a move that supports rural landholders this bush fire season. Under the trial, participants can nominate a Farm Fire Fighting...
The end of the long partnership between Glen Innes Severn Council and Glen Industries witnessed by the long-term contract expiring in June of this year, represents an important change for local recycling efforts, particularly in light of emerging cost efficiencies and...
An update has been provided on the investigation to elevated levels of PFAS in Warialda’s Water Supply. Gwydir Shire Council (GSC), with the support of NSW Health, will receive the test results from the bores mid-next week, with bottled water still available for...
Update from Hunter New England Population Health If Per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been detected in the drinking water at Warialda above the current Australian Drinking Water Guideline value. Gwydir Shire Council is urgently investigating the bores...
New wanding laws that that target the illegal possession of knives, aim to reduce knife crime and boost community safety come into effect in NSW today. Under the powers, modelled on Queensland’s Jack’s Law, police will be able to use handheld scanners – or electronic...
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan welcomed six new constables to the region at their official induction at Inverell Police Station on Monday. The six new police officers will start their careers in the New England Police District after eight months of...
Access to more workers with relevant skills is stifling business growth across the New England North West region. The latest Business Conditions Survey from the state’s peak business body reveals 58% of NSW business self-rated as operating below full capacity due to...
Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce has increased pressure on the Federal Government to improve telecommunications in the electorate, following the closure of the 3G network. Mr Joyce said he has held meetings with the Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland...
A man will face court over a number of break and enter offences in the state’s north-west. In November 2024, officers attached to New England Police District commenced an investigation following reports of multiple break and enter offences in Bingara, Warialda and...