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Local News

Welcome to the news corner, your one-stop destination for staying updated with all the latest that’s going on in our community.

Stock Killed in Accident

Several stock have been killed following an accident on Alan Cunningham Road at Gineroi, between Bingara and Warialda on Tuesday afternoon. Just before 4pm, the driver of a QLD heavy vehicle towing an attached livestock trailer with sheep failed to navigate a slight...

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Free workshops for Sheep Producers

Sheep producers are invited to take a clear-eyed, practical look at the future of the sheep industry at a series of free workshops across the Northern Tablelands next week . Hosted by Northern Tablelands Local Land Services, ‘Staying in sheep: what the future holds’...

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Drug Bust in Inverell

Five people have been charged following an investigation into the supply of methylamphetamine with more than $170,000 worth of methylamphetamine seized in the state’s north. In February 2025, detectives attached to New England Police District established Strike Force...

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Police Conduct Firearm Inspections

New England Police are currently focusing on operation Armour II, which relates to completing firearm safe storage inspections for community members that have registered firearms. Police will be contacting licensed firearm holders to arrange inspections of their...

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Soup in The Park Hopes to Support the Homeless

This week is National Homelessness week, and Rural Outreach & Support Service, along with Inverell Men’s Haven of Hope Initiative, are raising awareness and offering support to people experiencing homelessness by holding an event called ‘’ this Friday at Victoria...

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Speed Shear Postponed

The highly anticipated Sapphire Speed Sheer scheduled for this Saturday has been postponed to later in the month. In a social media post, Sapphire Speed Shear Vice President Ty Glendinning stated due to the weather conditions and safety of the livestock, they’re...

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New Funding for Traceability Reforms

NSW Farmers has welcomed a boost in funding to provide discounted eID tags to sheep and goat farmers across the state. NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty announced an additional $4 million in funding for the eID tag discount program for NSW producers, to provide a...

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