Glen Innes Severn Council is inviting local artists, schools and community groups to help light up the Glen Innes Town Centre this festive season as part of the Christmas in the Highlands – Art Trail. 16 digital artworks will be selected to feature on large-format...
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Volunteer Grants for New England Announced
Volunteer organisations from across the electorate of New England have received news of their successful applications for the 2024-2025 Volunteer Grants. Over $65,000 of grant funding has been provided to thirty-four organisations, each ranging from $1,000 to $5,000....
Chopper Tasked to Bingara & Tenterfield Yesterday
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service was kept busy yesterday afternoon attending incidents at Tenterfield and Bingara. Around 12:15pm, a Chopper was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a motorcycle accident southwest of Bingara. A man in his 40s sustained injuries in the...
Honouring over 500 years of service and new fire trucks in Namoi Gwydir
Superintendent Paul Metcalfe has joined by special guests and fellow NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) members to present medals and officially handover three cutting-edge firefighting trucks at a ceremony at Pallamallawa & District Rural Fire Brigade. Sunday’s event...
Entries Surge for 15th Mini World Cup Football Tournament
The countdown is on for one of regional Australia’s most exciting youth football events, as Inverell prepares to host the 15th edition of the Joeys Mini World Cup from 2–5 October 2025 at the Inverell Sports Complex. The tournament attracts players aged 8 to open...
Patients Welcome New Parkinson’s Treatment PBS Listing
Australians living with Parkinson’s are welcoming the Federal Government’s listing today of a new Parkinson’s treatment on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. The new treatment, VYALEV® (foslevodopa with foscarbidopa), is administered under the skin via a 24-hour...
Expression of Interest Open for Spring 2025 ‘Get in Here’ Photo & Video Shoot
Glen Innes Severn Council is inviting expressions of interest from local businesses, community members and community groups to participate in the second round of content capture for the Get in Here and New England High Country destination marketing campaigns. The...
Gwydir Shire Council Responds to Gravesend Water Supply Concerns
In response to the recent community concerns regarding the water issues in Gravesend, Gwydir Shire Council wishes to reassure residents that there is no need for alarm. It is hoped that this post demonstrates that Council is fully committed to transparency and is here...
Road Fatalities Shock Community
A man has died in a crash in the state’s New England region. About 6.35pm on Friday (8 August 2025), emergency services were called to Gwydir River Road, about 5km south of Bundarra, following reports of a crash. Officers attached to New England Police District...