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NSW Inland Rail On Track: Narrabri to North Star
The Minns Labor Government has greenlit the final leg of Inland Rail in NSW – Phase 2 of the Narrabri to North Star section – clearing the tracks for faster freight, better connectivity, and a boost in regional jobs. This milestone marks the final planning approval...
Six People Charged During Operation Soteria Surge
Police have charged six people following a three-day high-visibility operation focused on preventing and disrupting crime in the state’s northwest. Between Thursday 4 December 2025 and Saturday 6 December 2025, officers attached to New England Police District –...
Staggy Back on Top of Inverell Cricket Competition
Staggy Creek have scrapped through in a nailbiter against Campbell & Freebairn Rebels to win by 1 wicket at Varley Oval in Round 8 results in the Inverell Cricket competition. Despite another century from Dave Mudaliar with 116 in Rebels 4/222, Staggy managed to...
Woman Escapes Injury
An elderly woman has escaped serious injury after her car was involved in an accident on Auburn Vale Rd yesterday morning Police believe the 89-year-old woman pressed the accelerated instead of the brake, crashing into a neighbour’s front wall just after 11:30 She was...
Man Convicted After Accident in 2023
A man has been found guilty for causing the death of a man following a head on collision on the Bingara Rd in 2023. The Northern Daily Leader reports that the jury found Harvey Matthew Ovenden had driven in a dangerous manner in the moments leading up to a crash that...
Producers: Plan Ahead for a Stress-Free Festive Season
With the countdown on to Christmas, Local Land Services is reminding landholders that a bit of pre-Christmas planning could take a number of stresses away this festive season.Without the option of selling stock with markets and meatworks closed over Christmas,...
Wins A Must for Local Cricket Teams
Reigning premiers Staggy Creek and Campbell & Freebairn Rebels will be out to jump back on the winners list when they meet at Varley Oval tomorrow in Round 8 action in the Inverell Cricket Competition. Staggy lost their first game of the year while the Rebels were...
Warialda Lights Up for Christmas
Christmas in Warialda officially is launched tonight with the town’s Christmas Carnival taking place at the Warialda Town Square starting at 6pm. Along with Market and Food stalls, there’ll be face painting, a Bauble Hunt, entertainment from Will Clift and local...
