NSW Farmers has welcomed the appointment of the state's first legislated Independent Agriculture Commissioner as farmers face mounting challenges around land use and productivity.On Thursday NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty announced Alison Stone as the state’s...
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Jammin’ for a Good Cause
The countdown is on for the inaugural Jammin on the Green at Inverell Sporties tomorrow – an event aimed at raising funds for local families hit with serious illness. Organisers are hoping to raise around $10,000 for needy families struck down by illness with...
Moylan to Introduce Private Members Bill for Youth Crime Reform
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan gave notice in Parliament today of the introduction of the ‘Regional Youth Crime Reform Bill. Mr Moylan intends to read the Bill either next week or in the March NSW Parliament sittings. The Bill seeks to make three...
Appeal for Information After Pursuit
Police are appealing for information following a pursuit in the state’s north. About 3.10pm on Wednesday 12 February 2025, officers attached to New England Police District attempted to stop a dark blue D22 model 2003 Nissan Navara utility, which was being driven...
Country Championships Tilt for Lisztomania
After winning his first TAB Highway on the weekend, Inverell trainer Todd Payne is eyeing a berth in the Country Championships Final at Randwick on April 5 with his horse Lisztomania. Payne says after the brilliant victory on Saturday, he’ll prepare the 6-year-old...
Don’t Let Scammers Leave You Broken Hearted
NSW residents searching for love this Valentine’s Day are being warned to guard their hearts – and wallets – against charming con artists posing as the real deal. In 2024, scammers managed to steal more than $8.9 million from NSW residents using romance scams,...
New England & Northwest Landcare Adventure 2025
Preparations are in full swing for the 22nd New England & Northwest Landcare Adventure which takes place next month. The 2-day adventure, themed Nurturing Nature – Cultivating Tomorrow, will include guest’s speakers Terry McCosker, Walter Jehne (Jenna), Phil Lee...
Mel’s Star Continues to Shine
Mt Russell’s singing sensation Melanie Dyer has been nominated for two awards at the first ever Countrytown awards 2025. The awards give country music fans across Australia their chance to vote in the country’s largest public country music poll. Mel has been nominated...
Motorcyclist Injured in Accident
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to Inverell on Tuesday night following a motorcycle accident. Emergency crews responded to the accident at the corner of Wood and Grieve St at around 9:30pm with the Chopper tasked by NSW Ambulance at around 10pm. Officers...
