NSW Farmers has welcomed the appointment of the state's first legislated Independent Agriculture Commissioner as farmers face mounting challenges around land use and productivity.On Thursday NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty announced Alison Stone as the state’s...
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Moylan to Introduce Private Members Bill for Youth Crime Reform
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan gave notice in Parliament today of the introduction of the ‘Regional Youth Crime Reform Bill. Mr Moylan intends to read the Bill either next week or in the March NSW Parliament sittings. The Bill seeks to make three...
Appeal for Information After Pursuit
Police are appealing for information following a pursuit in the state’s north. About 3.10pm on Wednesday 12 February 2025, officers attached to New England Police District attempted to stop a dark blue D22 model 2003 Nissan Navara utility, which was being driven...
Don’t Let Scammers Leave You Broken Hearted
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,...
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...
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,...
