New federal workplace laws introduced yesterday come amid declining business confidence and falling consumer demand. The state’s peak business organisation, Business NSW, says the new right to disconnect laws – as well as changes to casual employment and independent...
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Blue-Green Algae Red Alert for Pindari Dam
WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert warning for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for Pindari Dam located near Inverell. The Red Alert warning applies only to untreated water at Pindari Dam and will remain in place until monitoring confirms that the risk...
Farmer Confidence Drops Towards Government
Farmer sentiment towards the Federal Government’s policy agenda has continued to slide by up to 39% in the second National Farmer Priorities Survey by the National Farmers’ Federation in partnership with Seftons. The survey of 1,026 farmers found heightened levels of...
Man Dies After Fatal motorcycle crash
A man has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in the state’s north west. Just before 9:50am today (Monday 26 August 2024), emergency services were called to Warialda Road, south of Yetman, approximately 118kms north of Inverell, following reports of a...
Council Partners with Local Land Services for Cultural Burn
Inverell Shire Council has partnered with Northern Tablelands Local Land Services andBanbai Rangers for a Cultural Burn Workshop of a small parcel of land in the Ross HillReserve. Council is aware of the approaching bushfire season and maintaining the area to reduce...
Bureau of Health Information reveals NSW Patients Experiences are Improving
A new report from the Bureau of Health Information (BHI) shows patients' experiences in NSW hospitals improved between 2022 and 2023 despite increasing pressures on the healthcare system during this time. BHI Chief Executive Dr Diane Watson said the latest results of...
No Fake Poles” – Sign the Petition NOW!
The NSW Nationals are urging regional communities to sign the “No Fake Poles” petition to stop the costly and environmentally harmful transition of 1.3 million hardwood power poles to more expensive fibreglass composite poles. Nationals Member Gurmesh Singh said the...
New Insurance and Support Scheme for NSW Police Officers
The NSW Police Force has announced a new insurance and support scheme for officers, known as the ‘Enhanced Police Support Scheme’ (EPSS). The EPSS will replace the current ‘Police Blue Ribbon Insurance’ (PBRI) and will provide improved coverage for police officers...
Reporting Crime Works
Since the launch of our Rural Crime Awareness Campaign, NSW Police Force have seen a 12% increase* in the number of rural crime related incidents reported. Information from rural communities and the prompt reporting of offences are key to helping solve crimes for our...