NSW residents searching for love this Valentine’s Day are being warned to guard their hearts – and wallets – against charming con artists posing as the real deal. In 2024, scammers managed to steal more than $8.9 million from NSW residents using romance scams,...
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Gwydir Shire Water Restrictions
Water restrictions continue at Warialda with Gwydir Shire Council updating residents about a trial which began yesterday. Fixed sprinklers may now be used by even street number houses from 8pm to 10pm Monday and Wednesday; while odd street number houses may use their...
Moylan Opens Satellite Office in Inverell
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has unveiled a new electorate office in Inverell to provide a central place for the community to raise state government matters. From 11 February, the office will be open on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Inverell Shire...
Springer Spaniels and Biosecurity Teams Nose Out Knapweed
For the first time in Australia, weed-seeking scent detection dogs have this month sniffed out black knapweed (Centaurea x moncktonii) plants near Tenterfield as part of NSW Government actions to eradicate the invasive weed. NSW Department of Primary Industries and...
Recycling Incident at Glen Innes
Glen Innes Severn Council and JR Richards & Sons are investigating a recent incident where recycling bins were collected with general waste. Upon being notified, JR Richards & Sons local management team worked closely with their operations team to investigate...
Woman Escapes Serious Injury After Accident
Emergency crews were called out to a single vehicle accident south of Ashford on the Graman Rd yesterday morning. A woman in her teens was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service’s critical care medical team for a shoulder injury...
Work to Begin to Deliver Fire Control Centres
The NSW Government is investing $21 million in the safety of Northern NSW communities with the development of two new bush fire and emergency management centres in the region. The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has awarded construction contracts for the development...
Threat Levels Increasing Ahead of Safer Internet Day
With the rapid acceleration of digital weaponisation, the use of fake images being distributed online, and cyber-bullying, Kids Helpline is calling for the community to use Safer Internet Day on February 11 to focus on the importance of ongoing education for all,...
Early Bird Tickets on Sale for the 2025 Australian Celtic Festival
Early bird tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Australian Celtic Festival, giving festivalgoers the chance to secure discounted weekend passes to this vibrant celebration of Celtic heritage. The festival will take place from 1 to 4 May 2025 at the Australian Standing...