Northern Tablelands Local Land Services advises production outlooks for the remainder of spring remain positive following the release of their latest seasonal update. Despite rainfall during October being below average in the west and average to slightly above average...
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Arnold Elected as New Deputy Mayor of Uralla Shire
At the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 23 September 2025 Council appointed Councillor Kath Arnold as Deputy Mayor. Cr Arnold takes over the role from Cr Tom O’Connor, who served as Deputy Mayor during the previous term. The Deputy Mayor is elected by the...
Farmers and Families Urged to Stay Safe on Quad Bikes
The ACCC has launched a quad bike safety awareness campaign in regional Australia warning that older male farmers remain the group most at risk of fatal injuries or crashes, with children also at risk. Since 2011, 234 Australians have died in quad bike...
Man Wanted on Warrants, Arrested
A 37-year-old man, wanted by New England Police for outstanding warrants, has been arrested. About 5:45pm on Saturday evening, police commenced a foot pursuit with Brian Boney at Campbell Park which continued onto Byron Street where he was detained and arrested on...
Fire Permits Suspended in Inverell Shire
The NSW Rural Fire Service Northern tablelands team advise that due to the forecast High Fire Danger, all fire permits within the Inverell Local Government Area are currently suspended until midnight tonight. This measure is being taken to reduce the risk of fires...
13 Injured, One Critically, After Speedway Crash at Walcha
An investigation is underway after thirteen people were injured – one critically – at a motoring event when car crashed at Walcha in the state’s west overnight. Emergency services were called to Walcha showground on Derby Street about 6.15pm on Saturday 15 November...
Sherritt Shines as Glen Roll Compass
An all-round performance from Aaron Sherritt has guided Glen Innes to a 7 wicket win over Square and Compass at King George Oval on Saturday in Round 5 results in the Inverell Cricket Competition. Doing the damage with the ball claiming 4/21 in dismissing Square &...
Farmers Welcome Speed Limit Support
NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin has welcomed the state government's common-sense response to the federal government's push to slash rural speed limits. Mr Martin said the proposal to cut speed limits on country roads to 80km/h was a “straw man” solution for road...
Forum Strengthens Cross-Border Policing to Bring Communities Closer
Senior police, ministers and cross-border commissioners from NSW, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and the ACT came together at NSW Parliament today for a full-day Cross-Border Policing Forum focused on improving cooperation and strengthening community safety...
