A rider has died following a motorcycle crash in the state’s New England region overnight. About 10pm (Sunday 11 January 2026), police received a report of a missing man last seen in the Armidale area. Following inquiries, officers attached to New England Police...
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Inverell to Host 2026 Country Regional Swimming Championships this weekend
THE state-of-the-art Inverell Aquatic Centre is one of the 3 locations across NSW gearing up to host the 2026 Country Regional Swimming Championships on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 January 2026, bringing together regional swimming talent from all over New South Wales...
Warialda and Gravesend Water Restrictions
Residents are advised that Level 3 Water Restrictions are in place due to Council’s reduced capacity to pump water and current weather conditions generating an increased demand for water usage. Fixed sprinklers may only be used between 8:00pm and 10:00pm on an odds...
Five Arrested, 30 Charges Laid in First Western Region Operation Soteria for 2026
Five people have been arrested and charged with a total of 30 offences in the first Operation Soteria surge initiative in Western Region for 2026. The three-day Operation Soteria campaign ran from last Thursday (8 January 2026), ending yesterday (Saturday 10 January...
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Farmers Misled as Government Rushes Firearms Changes
The state’s peak farming group warns rushed changes to firearms legislation are unworkableNSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said multiple attempts had been made over the past week to engage with the NSW Government in the wake of the Bondi terror attack to ensure...
Police Urge Drivers to Slow Down with Double Demerits in Force
NSW Police is urging motorists to slow down and drive safely as double demerits come into force for the holiday period. Double demerits are in place from Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026, targeting speeding, mobile phone use, seatbelt and motorcycle...
Council Endorses 2025/2026 Heavy Patching Program
Inverell Shire Council has endorsed the 2025/2026 Heavy Patching Program, approving the allocation of $1,233,812 from the Roads to Recovery Program to deliver priority road works across the Shire. Council maintains 974.9 kilometres of sealed road segments across its...
Keep This Festive Season Stress Free with Scam Safety Checks
The National Anti-Scam Centre is urging Australians to check twice when shopping, gifting or travelling, as scammers know Australians will be caught up in the rush of the holiday season. The National Anti-Scam Centre expects criminals to try to capitalise on...
