The clean-up from storms that hit the region this week continues with power being restored to several communities. As of 5pm yesterday in Uralla and surrounds, 1100 customers are still without power with essential energy crews to work to restore power today. Along...
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NSW Police Launches Cadet Traineeship Program for School Leavers
The NSW Police Force has officially launched Cadet Today, Cop Tomorrow - a Cadet Traineeship Program for school leavers and young adults. The 12-month pilot program will provide an authentic hands-on experience, combining practical training, academic study and paid...
Don’t Rush Nature Reform
Farmers have warned new nature reforms rushed through Federal Parliament will fail to deliver productive outcomes for the environment. Renewable developments may be fast-tracked, land use restricted and a new environmental watchdog established under the amendments to...
Joyce Confirms Nats Departure
New England MP Barnaby Joyce has confirmed his departure from the Nationals Party after 30 years saying it leaves him with a heavy heart. Mr Joyce says the breakdown of relationships within the Party, especially with leader David Littleproud, was the main reason for...
Anglers Invited Back to Inland Waters for Murray Cod Fishing Season
Recreational fishers across inland NSW are getting their rods ready for the highly anticipated reopening of the Murray Cod fishing season on Monday 1 December 2025, following the annual three-month breeding closure. NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional...
Inverell Saleyards Closure Dates Confirmed
Inverell Regional Livestock Exchange have advised the saleyards will be closed from Friday the 19th of December to Sunday the 11th of January for the Christmas-New Year break. Producers are advised that all livestock need to be removed from the premises before the...
Joyce Undecided on Future
New England MP Barnaby Joyce admits he’s not sure whether he’s finished in politics after he recently declared he won’t be standing for the seat of New England at the next election. Mr Joyce has been in the spotlight in recent weeks with a defection to One Nation a...
Australians Report Nearly $260M in Losses as Shopping Scams Surge
Australians reported nearly $260 million in losses to scams in the first nine months of 2025, with the National Anti-Scam Centre warning that online shopping scams are on the rise. Between January and September 2025, the National Anti-Scam Centre’s Scamwatch service...
National Asbestos Awareness Week
This year for National Asbestos Awareness Week (NAAW) the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) is warning all Australian’s that asbestos is still a big problem. ASSEA’s CEO Jodie Deakes said safe proactive removal can save lives with around 6.2...
