Glen Innes Severn Council has formally submitted its Special Rate Variation (SRV) application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), proposing a 48.3 per cent increase to general rates phased over three years. Council acknowledges clearly and...
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New Hospital Funding Welcome, but More Funding and Reform Will Be Needed
The securing of a new public hospital funding agreement is welcome, as is additional funding of $25 billion from the federal government, but the new deal alone will not be enough to stem the decline in hospital performance without further reform. Australian Medical...
Appeal to Locate Man Missing from Coffs Harbour
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man reported missing from the state’s north coast. Daniel Stark, aged 24, was last seen on Arthur Street, Coffs Harbour, about 4:30am on Saturday (31 January 2026). When he could not be located, officers attached...
National Survey to Improve Medical and Allied Health Care for Australians Living with Parkinson’s
People living with Parkinson’s and their families and carers can help shape future medical and allied health care through a national survey.Organisers are keen to ensure Australia-wide participation in the survey – to include the voices of regional, rural, culturally...
Two Charged After Bricks Allegedly Thrown at Elderly Couple During Home Invasion – Operation Soteria
Two teenage boys have been charged after bricks were allegedly hurled at an elderly couple during a home invasion in the states north west. About 2am on Tuesday (27 January 2026), police were patrolling the Moree area when they attempted to stop a Haval SUV –...
Tax Shock for Farm Trailblazers
Farmers with cellar doors and fruit stands should beware of huge new bills being slapped on them by the state government, NSW Farmers says. Reports have spiked of family farmers being forced to pay up to $300,000 in land taxes to the NSW Government for diversifying...
Total Fire Ban for Inverell LGA Today
Extreme Fire Danger Rating = Zero Tolerance for Fires The NSW Rural Fire Service has declared a Total Fire Ban for the Inverell Local Government Area (LGA) due to an Extreme Fire Danger rating — meaning fire conditions are highly dangerous and any fire could spread...
Council Advococy Delivers: LGNSW Board Supports Biochar Industry Roadmap Motion
Glen Innes Severn Council has received confirmation from Local Government NSW (LGNSW) that its final outstanding motion from the 2025 Annual Conference, relating to the Australian Biochar Industry 2030 Roadmap, has now been formally supported by the LGNSW Board. This...
Investigation Commenced After Bricks Thrown at Elderly Couple During Moree Home Invasion
New England Police have commenced an investigation after a group of young people hurled bricks at an elderly couple during a home invasion in Moree yesterday morning. About 2am (Tuesday 27 January 2026), police were patrolling the Moree area when they attempted to...
