Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man reported missing from the state’s north coast. Daniel Stark, aged 24, was last seen on Arthur Street, Coffs Harbour, about 4:30am on Saturday (31 January 2026). When he could not be located, officers attached...
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Big Performances Lead to Big Wins for Rebels & Glen Innes
Campbell & Freebairn Rebels have scored a thumping victory over Square and Compass at Varley Oval under the DLS system in Round 11 action in the Inverell Cricket competition on Saturday. Led by Blake Ubergang with an unbeaten 122 with support from Dave Mudaliar...
Driver Sentenced for Causing Death
A man found guilty of causing the death of a 27-year-old man in a head-on collision near Bundarra in 2023 has been sentenced to a two-year home imprisonment sentence. In an item in the Northern daily Leader, Harvey Matthew Ovenden appeared before Judge James Bennett...
Gwydir Shire Council Reveals Draft Code of Meeting Practice
Gwydir Shire Council has put on public exhibition its Draft Code of Meeting Practice and is encouraging residents to review and comment on the document. The Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW prescribes a uniform set of meeting rules for councils...
New Hospital Funding Welcome, but More Funding and Reform Will Be Needed
The securing of a new public hospital funding agreement is welcome, as is additional funding of $25 billion from the federal government, but the new deal alone will not be enough to stem the decline in hospital performance without further reform. Australian Medical...
School Encourages Drop Offs and Pick Ups on Brown Street
Ross Hill Public school is encouraging parents and carers of students to use the Brown Street Drop Off and Pick-Up entrance instead of the Bannockburn Rd entry. School Principal Shane Fletcher says an issue in traffic flow and congestion has arisen along Bannockburn...
Roberts Retires from Force
A former local highway patrolman with the NSW Police has officially retired from service. Heath Roberts called it a day yesterday, stating it was a day of mixed emotions, finishing his almost 24 years of service with NSW Police. Mr Roberts says it’s been the best time...
Inverell Cricket Heats Up
Cricket resumes tomorrow with teams vying to cement their spots in the Inverell Cricket competition finals with four rounds remaining. Glen Innes hosts Delungra at King George Oval with the visitors needing a win to keep their finals aspirations alive Meantime at...
Showtime in Bundarra
The show circuit returns to the region when the annual Bundarra Show kicks off this evening Action will kick off with the return of the Bundarra Rodeo starting at 7pm, featuring the mini bull ride for 7 years and under 12 and 12-to-15-year competitors. Saturday’s...
