Health Minister Mark Butler believes a more assertive" approach is needed to crack down on stores illegally selling vapes, with many outlets still breaking the law. The Australian Associated Press reports laws that kicked in from July saw vapes only allowed to be sold...
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Counting Resumes This Week
Counting resumes this week for the Inverell Shire Council Local Government elections. Following a check count of all booths and pre poll, Paul Harmon continues to hold a strong lead with 20.37% of formal votes from Kate Dight with 18% and Greg Kachel with 17.42% with...
Connecting Seniors Grant Program Now Open
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has encouraged people to make an application under the NSW Government’s Connecting Seniors Grant Program which is now open. Mr Moylan said the program helps support older people to connect with others to enhance wellbeing and...
Strengthening Biosecurity as Avian Influenza Prep Ramps Up
The Albanese Labor Government has convened a major national exercise as it continues to strengthen its biosecurity measures against a strain of avian influenza with significant risks to Australia, including our unique wildlife and poultry. The H5N1 avian...
Support for More Knock Down Rebuilds with New Online Tool
The Minns Labor Government is making it easier for residents to build their dream home, with new features of the myHome Planner online tool taking the guess work out of knocking down and rebuilding a home. The new guides now provide support for infill housing...
Moylan Slams NSW Govt Spending
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has slammed the Minns Government for continuing to cut funds to regional NSW. Speaking on STA FM during the week, Mr Moylan says since gaining power in March last year, the government has pushed cuts on the Dept of Regional NSW,...
Emergency Care Declining in Regional NSW
Emergency care is declining across regional NSW with new data revealing patients are waiting longer for urgent treatment. The latest Bureau of Health Information Healthcare Quarterly, released yesterday, shows more than 65,000 people didn’t start their treatment on...
Australians to Feel the Pinch Amid Fears of Farmer Exodus
Australian households have been given a dire cost-of-living warning, with 34 per cent of Australian vegetable growers considering leaving the industry in the next 12 months. Peak group AUSVEG’s latest Vegetable Industry Sentiment Report also shows 50 per...
Gwydir Shire LG Election Count Close
Current councillor Tiffany Galvin leads the way in the Gwydir Shire Council Local Government Election receiving over 17% of the first preference vote. Mick Collins in currently 2nd with 11.23 % followed by Sarah Crump with 10.92 % of the vote. Also polling well is...









