The Bushfire Danger Period has been extended across the Namoi Gwydir region, including the Gwydir and Moree Local Government Areas, until 13th April. Residents and landowners in these areas are urged to take extra precautions and stay informed on fire safety measures....
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Joyce Uncertain How National Debt Will Be Paid back
New England MP Barnaby Joyce says he fears about the national debt which is forecast to hit $1 trillion this financial year. Speaking on STA FM, Mr Joyce says one of the biggest expenditure items is money we now owe other people and the interest we have to pay for...
Council Works to Revive Sydney Air Service
Inverell Shire Council have confirmed they’ve had discussions with regional airliner Fly Pelican about the prospects of introducing an Inverell to Sydney flight, but have been left disappointed. Inverell Shire Council Mayor Kate Dight says unfortunately those talks...
Man Remains on Bail Charged with Possessing Offensive Images
The case against a man, charged for allegedly being in possession of a large number of offensive images, both of child abuse and bestiality in Inverell, went before Inverell Local Court last week. New England Police District executed a search warrant at an Inverell...
Watkins Recognised for Service to NSW Fire & Rescue
A local woman has been recognised for her service to Fire and Rescue NSW as the organisation celebrates 40 years of women in firefighting in 2025. Jackie Watkins, who the first female to join Fire and Rescue NSW as a retained on-call firefighter in 1986, attended a...
Tiger to Face Ghost in Pre-season Hit Out
The Tingha Tigers will front up for their first outing of the year tomorrow with a pre-season match against the Grafton Ghosts at Bob Ward Oval. Club President and 1st grade captain Brayden Vickery says four games are scheduled for tomorrow kicking off with juniors at...
Road Upgrades at Delungra
Motorists are being warned that upgrade works on the Gwydir Hwy at Delungra will commence with upgrade preparations this Friday with works to begin on Monday. The upgrade area will be a section of the highway between Coolatai St and west of reedy St with the highway...
Moylan Calls on NSW Government to Address Deteriorating Maternity Services
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has called for a Parliamentary inquiry into rural and regional maternity services. Mr Moylan put forward a Notice of Motion in NSW Parliament on Wednesday requesting the NSW Government consider bundled funding for...
2025 BUDGET – A BALMAIN BUDGET BRAIN BURP
Like the tie you put on as you race out the door, is the 2025 Labor Budget. If only the Labor Government would care for those dealing with a cost-of-living crisis like they care for those wheeling and dealing in the intermittent power swindle. What is the hope offered...
