Two men faced court yesterday after more than $1 million worth of illicit cigarettes and tobacco was allegedly seized in the state’s north yesterday morning. Officers attached to New England Police District were conducting patrols in the Moree area about 2.15am on...
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Motorcyclist Dies near Uralla
A rider has died after a motorcycle crash in Uralla yesterday afternoon. About 12.30pm, emergency services were called to Thunderbolts Way, following reports a motorcycle had left the road and crashed. Bystanders commenced first aid on the 70-year-old male rider...
New Admin Building Opened in Bingara
Last Friday marked a proud milestone for the Gwydir community with the official opening of the new Bingara Administration Building. Guests heard from Mayor, Tiffany Galvin and General Manager, Leeah Daley, who reflected on the vision, resilience and commitment that...
Budget Lacks Equity for Regional, Rural/Remote Communities
Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor, Cr Margot Davis says the Federal Government’s 2026–27 Budget response continues to fall short of delivering genuine equity for regional, rural and remote communities, despite announcing $2 billion for roads, water and sewerage...
Community Engagement Sessions This Week
Inverell Shire Council will be conducting two Community Engagement Sessions this week for residents in the northern parts of the Shire. Council's General Manager Brett McGuiness along with Directors and Councillors will be heading to Bonshaw and Yetman this Thursday...
Joyce Urges Residents to Check Their Super
Federal One Nation Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, has urged people to check their superannuation funds to ascertain if they may be linked to funds such as the Shield or First Guardian Master Funds which collapsed last year, robbing thousands of Australians of...
Women’s Tackle Competition Launched in Group 19
Group 19 Rugby League have confirmed that three teams have entered women’s tackle teams to participate in a hybrid competition for the remainder of the season. Warialda Wombats, Moree Boomerangs and Uralla Tigers RLFC will play throughout the season with the...
First $60 million in Community Benefits Unlocked by the New England Renewable Energy Zone
New England and Upper Hunter communities will share in an initial $60 million investment to deliver local infrastructure, services and employment opportunities as part of the New England Renewable Energy Zone. The Minns Labor Government is making the funding available...
Magpies Edge Out Tigers
The Glen Innes Magpies held on to defeat a determined Tingha Tigers outfit on Saturday to record a 32-22 win at Meade Park in Group 19 Round 6 results. After getting out to a 12-0 lead in the first half, the Magpies let the Tigers back into the game and trailed Tingha...
