The regions’ stock and station industry is mourning the loss of respected agent David Armitage who died recently at the age of 90. In an item in the Northern Daily Leader, Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association president Peter Baldwin described Mr...
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Country Mayors Endorse Opposition to Planning Piracy
The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has endorsed the universal condemnation at the Local Government NSW conference in Tamworth recently of the State Government’s planning announcement last Friday. “The NSW Government has looted the most significant planning...
Moylan Calls for Premier to Step in for Rural Water Users
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has called on NSW Premier Chris Minns to step in and assist rural water users in the light of a recommendation which may see them experience a 245% hike in water prices over 5 year, if implemented Speaking on STA FM this morning,...
14 yr old Arrested in Armidale
Two 14-year-old boys have been arrested following an alleged break and enter in Armidale on Monday morning. Police were called to a home on Donnelly Street, following reports of a break and enter just before 3am and were told a person had allegedly entered a bedroom...
New England MP Weighs in on Rail Trail Debacle
New England MP Barnaby Joyce has weighed in surrounding news of $8.7 million of funding withdrawn from Glen Innes Severn Council for the New England Rail Trail by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. According to Mr Joyce, no reason was given...
Australia Post Parcel Scams on the Rise
Australia Post is reminding customers to stay vigilant against scams during the upcoming Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas sale periods- with new research revealing 75% of Australians believe scams are becoming more convincing. Customers need to be...
Warmer Weather Sets Record for the Region
A run of oppressive heat is currently impacting NSW, with some towns in the state expected to see the warmest run of November days in 15 years. Weatherzone meteorologist Ashleigh Madden says a blocking high pressure system centred near New Zealand is directing...
Clothesline Project Held Today in Inverell
Local organisation Pathfinders will be staging their popular Clothesline Project today at the Inverell Town Hall as part of the 16 days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. The interactive event invites survivors and supporters to design T-shirts with messages...
Lions Youth of the Year Awards Celebrated
Big crowds have turned out for the Lions Inverell, Youth of the Year Awards at the Sporties last night. Four Macintyre high school students had the opportunity to share their thoughts on prepared speeches as well has two impromptu questions. Contestants Edie Morton,...
