Glen Innes Severn Council is set to deliver a major boost for local rugby league, securing a $50,000 NSW Rugby League Infrastructure grant, matched by a previously allocated $50,000 Council contribution. The investment will see two new full‑size playing and training...
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Festival Goers Urged to Plan Their Trip and Travel Safely Ahead of the Tamworth Country Music Festival 2026
With all roads leading to Tamworth for the city’s upcoming annual country music festival, NSW Police are urging country music fans to plan their trip ahead of time and travel safely on the roads. Attendees will see a high-visibility police operation in full swing for...
Local Land Services Local Board Recruitment Opens
The NSW Government’s Local Land Services is calling for applications to its local boards, offering an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of rural communities across NSW.There are 16 board member positions open, including a chair in the South East region,...
WIRES’ Tips for Helping Native Wildlife During Heatwaves
Many native species are potentially affected during heatwaves depending on the number of days and heat intensity with flying foxes at greater risk once the temperature exceeds 40 degrees when they then difficulty regulating their body temperature. They may also...
NSW Country Mayors React to New Look State Shadow Ministry
The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has welcomed the recent NSW Coalition Shadow Ministry re-shuffle. CMA Chairman, Mayor Rick Firman OAM (Temora Shire) said the Board and our 89 Members especially welcomed the appointment of a Shadow Minister responsible for...
Junior Highlanders Gain Selection in Rep Teams
Several Inverell Highlander juniors have been selected for the Northern NSW U17’s squad as part of the NSW Rugby Youth Program. Ella and Alice Gleeson, Matilda and Eliza Thompson have been selected in the Under 17s girls’ squad while Cody Ubergang has also made the...
Golden Rules Reminder for Summer Spraying
Farmers spraying weeds this summer are reminded of the golden rules to prevent drift and avoid damage to neighbouring properties. NSW Farmers’ Agricultural Science Committee Chair Justin Everitt said taking several key precautions remained essential when planning to...
Rider Dies Near Armidale
A rider has died following a motorcycle crash in the state’s New England region overnight. About 10pm (Sunday 11 January 2026), police received a report of a missing man last seen in the Armidale area. Following inquiries, officers attached to New England Police...
QLD Dominates Glen Innes Cup Day
Queensland horses have dominated the annual Glen Innes Jockey Club Cup meeting, winning 5 of the 6 races. Chinchilla trainer Rodney Hay and apprentice Shakira Bailey combined for 2 wins, but the Cup went to the powerful Toowoomba stable of Corey and Kylie Geran with...
