A local landholder has raised his concerns about a proposed Inverell Battery Energy Storage System between the Gwydir Highway and Elsmore Road approximately 5.5 km east of Inverell. Matthew Penberty believes the proposed BESS project could have found a more...
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Volunteer Grants for New England Announced
Volunteer organisations from across the electorate of New England have received news of their successful applications for the 2024-2025 Volunteer Grants. Over $65,000 of grant funding has been provided to thirty-four organisations, each ranging from $1,000 to $5,000....
Chopper Tasked to Bingara & Tenterfield Yesterday
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service was kept busy yesterday afternoon attending incidents at Tenterfield and Bingara. Around 12:15pm, a Chopper was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a motorcycle accident southwest of Bingara. A man in his 40s sustained injuries in the...
Patients Welcome New Parkinson’s Treatment PBS Listing
Australians living with Parkinson’s are welcoming the Federal Government’s listing today of a new Parkinson’s treatment on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. The new treatment, VYALEV® (foslevodopa with foscarbidopa), is administered under the skin via a 24-hour...
Honouring over 500 years of service and new fire trucks in Namoi Gwydir
Superintendent Paul Metcalfe has joined by special guests and fellow NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) members to present medals and officially handover three cutting-edge firefighting trucks at a ceremony at Pallamallawa & District Rural Fire Brigade. Sunday’s event...
Entries Surge for 15th Mini World Cup Football Tournament
The countdown is on for one of regional Australia’s most exciting youth football events, as Inverell prepares to host the 15th edition of the Joeys Mini World Cup from 2–5 October 2025 at the Inverell Sports Complex. The tournament attracts players aged 8 to open...
Information Session to Inform Community about NBN Upgrades
The team from NBN Co is touring the region this week conducting information sessions for customers to assist them to understand and take advantage of the completed NBN upgrades. A session will be held at Freckles café this morning between 9am and 2pm, Bundarra general...
New Toolkit for Farmers and Regional Communities Answers What Happens When Renewables Approach End of Life
Farmers and regional communities are now in the driver’s seat when it comes to planning and preparing for what happens when renewable energy projects approach the end of their life. Created by the Renewable Energy Alliance (RE-Alliance), this new toolkit provides...
Expression of Interest Open for Spring 2025 ‘Get in Here’ Photo & Video Shoot
Glen Innes Severn Council is inviting expressions of interest from local businesses, community members and community groups to participate in the second round of content capture for the Get in Here and New England High Country destination marketing campaigns. The...
