As a precaution, Gwydir Shire Council will be placing Gravesend Water Supply on a Boil Water Alert, due to the current turbidity of the Gwydir River which has the potential to make drinking water in Gravesend unsafe. This is estimated to be in place for 2-3 weeks with...
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Bush Fire Danger Period Comes to a Close
The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) has ended for most of NSW, including Glen Innes,Inverell & Tenterfield LGA’s. Fire agencies and land managers in these areas where the BFDP has ended will now turn theirattention towards conducting hazard reduction works, which...
Appeal for Public Assistance as Inquiries Continue into Moree Home Invasion
Detectives have released images of three men who may be able to assist police following a home invasion in the state’s north-west earlier this year. Emergency services responded to reports of a home invasion at premises on Amaroo Drive, Moree, about 3.30am Friday 14...
Police Investigate Guyra Rd Accident
New England Police are investigating a single vehicle motor accident on the Guyra Rd on Saturday morning. Emergency crews were called to the scene around 10:30 to find a vehicle had left the roadway and collided with a roadside tree stump. The 36-year-old driver...
Farmers Plea to Pollies: Prioritise Food Security This Federal Election
NSW Farmers has urged political parties to invest in agriculture and reverse the anti-farming policies driving surging food insecurity as the next federal election is called.One in six Australians experienced severe food insecurity in 2024 and NSW Farmers President...
Tigers Hit Out Has Them Ready for the Season Opener
Tingha Tigers have had a strong hit out against the Grafton Ghosts at Bob Ward Oval on Saturday despite losing with only minutes left Despite wet conditions, a good crowd was on hand to see both teams battle it out in the sluggish conditions with the visitors scoring...
Flood Warning – Gwydir River
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded across parts of the Gwydir River catchment, which is causing river level rises. A minor flood peak has been observed at Gravesend Sunday morning and river levels have now fallen below the minor flood level. This peak is...
Candidates to Fight for New England
The Federal Seat of New England will have five candidates to choose from at this stage following the announcement on Friday that Australians will go to the polls on Saturday May 3rd. The Nationals Incumbent MP Barnaby Joyce will go head-to-head with Labour candidate...
Coles Recalls Spinach Varieties Due to Contamination
Coles is recalling Coles branded spinach products (see full list below), sold between Thursday 20 March and Saturday 29 March at Coles supermarkets, Coles Local stores and Coles Online in Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland, New South Wales and the ACT (Including some...