New England MP Barnaby Joyce says the electorate is well short of major funding investment needed to keep the nation at a standard of living which it has grown accustomed to. It follows last week announcements of federal government funding to four New England...
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NSW Psychiatrists Walk Out
More than 200 of the state’s 260 psychiatrists, including 11 from Hunter New England Health, will walk off the job from today amid a pay dispute with the NSW Government. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan says patients are the ones who will suffer...
Truck Roll Over at Warialda
Emergency crews were called out to Warialda just after 1:30 on Saturday afternoon following a truck roll over on Northstar Rd. Fire and Rescue NSW Warialda Unit state upon arrival, the crew found a single stock float on its side. The driver was able to exit the truck...
Teenager Charged Over Alleged Stabbing
A teenage boy has been charged over an alleged stabbing in state’s north-west. Just after 4.45pm yesterday (Friday 17 January 2025), police were called to a hospital in Inverell following reports of a teenager with a stab wound. Officers attached to New England Police...
Blue-Green Algae Red Alert for Macintyre River at Inverell and Lake Inverell
WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert warning for high levels of blue-green algae for Macintyre River at Inverell including Lake Inverell.Stock and domestic water users along this section of the Macintyre River are advised to seek alternative water supplies. Stock managers...
Man Pleads Not Guilty Following Incident in Emmaville
A builder has pleaded not guilty to grievous bodily harm, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, dangerous driving, and not disclosing the identity of a driver following an incident in Emmaville on Friday, January 10. The Northern Daily Leader reports the defence for...
NRMA Lends Help to Glen Innes Customers
NRMA Insurance sent out one of their HELP response vehicles to Glen Innes over the weekend following the wild hailstorms which wreaked havoc around the town last weekend. The vehicle is a mobile claims centre so customers can talk to the claims team face-to-face,...
Australian Beef Producers Optimistic for 2025
The November 2024 Beef Producers Intentions Survey results highlight positive trends for Australia’s beef cattle industry for 2025, with forecasts showing growth and stability. Confidence is strong Producer sentiment has significantly improved compared to 2023. Over...
STA FM Rural News | 18-01-25
Inverell Prime Cattle Sale – Tuesday 14th January. Inverell numbers increased by almost 1000 head to offer 2192 good quality cattle with young cattle in the majority. Regular buyers attended and the market resulted in positive trends for most categories. Limited...

