Glen Innes Severn Council has welcomed the findings of the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into community safety in regional and rural communities, saying the report reflects what regional communities already know. Long‑term safety comes from prevention, early support and...
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NSW Government Issues Formal Notices Seeking Fuel Information
The NSW Minister for Energy has issued formal information notices to a number of liquid fuel companies, as NSW responds to fuel distribution challenges arising from the conflict in the Middle East. During the last sitting of Parliament, the NSW Government sought...
Six Local Projects Awarded Funding in Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund – Round 1, 2026
Inverell Shire Council and the Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Committee is pleased to announce the successful recipients of Round 1 funding for 2026, supporting six community‑driven projects across the Inverell and Ashford regions. At its meeting on 16...
National Fuel Plan Must Deliver Results
NSW Farmers has welcomed a coordinated national response on fuel security and fuel supply chain resilience, but says immediate, practical action is needed to fix regional distribution failures now impacting food and fibre production – with the latest data on Friday...
Confinement Feeding an Option for Drought Affected Livestock Producers
With much of NSW drought affected, Local Land Services is reminding livestock producers who have limited feed availability that confinement feeding may be a worthwhile management option for them.Confinement feeding is a temporary, proactive management strategy where...
MPs Demand Fuel Guarantee for Regional Communities & Businesses
The NSW Nationals are calling on the Minns Labor Government to use its emergency powers to guarantee diesel and fuel supplies to regional NSW. Member for Northern Tablelands and Shadow Minister for Agriculture Brendan Moylan has moved a motion in Parliament backing...
Future Energy Forum to Focus on What the Transition Means for New England Northwest
The New England Northwest Future Energy Forum 2026 will bring together industry, government, and regional leaders in Armidale today to examine the current state of play, where the transition is headed, and what it will mean in practice for local businesses and...
HESTA Launches Search for Australia’s Early Childhood Education Champions
The search for Australia's most outstanding early childhood educators is underway with nominations opening today for the 2026 HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards. Now in its 12th year, the awards celebrate the dedication and innovation of educators and...
Inverell Vet Nurse Helen Spry Recognised with Inaugural Buddy Giving Program Award
Australian-based international veterinary charity Vets Beyond Borders (VBB) will deploy its first veterinary team to Papua New Guinea (PNG) in April 2026, marking a significant milestone in its expansion across the Pacific. Among the volunteers heading to PNG is...
