Low paid workers in the region are set to receive a 3.5% pay increase following an announcement from the Fair Work Commission yesterday. From July 1, the minimum wage will be increased from $24.10 per hour, to $24.94 an hour. Commission President Adam Hatcher says...
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Water Quality Experts Partner with Gwydir Shire Council
Water quality experts from WaterNSW will be in Warialda and Bingara on 5-6 June continuing our collaboration with Gwydir Shire Council on ways to reduce risks to local source water quality. “We’re delighted to have our team on the ground working alongside Gwydir Shire...
Live-Saving Device Installed in Local Club
The Glen Innes Bowling Club is the heart of the local community and now all members and visitors will have access to a life-saving device thanks to a grant from the Local Sport Defibrillator Program. The Local Sport Defibrillator Program is aimed at providing funds...
Jerrard Assumes Interim Leadership Role with Group 19
Group 19 executive have appointed Bridgette Jerrard as the interim Group president following the departure of Peter Presnell last month. Group Secretary Candita Collins says Mr Presnell notified them on 15th May that he would be stepping away from his role on the...
Police Investigate Armidale Shooting
Investigations are continuing into a shooting incident in Armidale on Saturday morning. Emergency services were called to Niagara St just before 3:30 following reports of shots being fired. Police were told a 19 year old man had been approached by another man who...
Inverell Shire Council Revives Waste Management Advisory Committee to Address Key Issues
Inverell Shire Council is taking proactive steps towards addressing strategic challenges for its waste management function, with the reformation of the Waste Management Advisory Committee. The committee will play a crucial role in investigating priority waste issues...
Man Charged with DV, Firearms, Drug Offences in Armidale
A man will face court charged for domestic violence, firearms and drugs-related offences in Armidale. About 10.10pm on Tuesday 27 May 2025, officers attached to New England Police District attended a home on Tamar Place, Armidale, to speak to a man in relation to a...
Producers Across the State Eye Off Northern Tablelands Feed for Agistment
After a kind autumn and strong seasonal conditions in the Northern Tablelands, many landholders with plentiful feed have begun fielding calls about livestock agistment.While agistment can be a great form of supplementary income, Northern Tablelands landholders should...
Delungra Renews its District Council
The Delungra District Development Council has elected a new committee after Expression of Interest were advertised in January. The new committee consists of Ella Shepherd as the new chairperson, vice chairperson Jim Townsend, Secretary is Elizabeth Sheather and Liah...
