Glen Innes: Man charged after firearms, drugs, Molotov cocktails and allegedly stolen property seized
A man has faced court, charged after firearms, drugs, Molotov cocktails and property believed to be stolen were seized near Glen Innes last week. Last month, officers attached to New England Police District commenced an investigation into rural property crime in the Glen Innes and Inverell areas. Following extensive inquiries, at about 9.50am on Thursday,
July school holiday program offers activities across the Moree Plains
FAMILIES across the Moree Plains looking for ways to keep children entertained during the July school holidays will have a range of activities to choose from, with a program of events planned. The school holiday program will feature science workshops, tennis clinics, arts and crafts activities, cupcake and cookie decorating sessions and a family movie
Minns a no-show when 22,000-strong petition presented in parliament
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan on Thursday delivered a petition to state parliament rejecting the new transmission line corridor from Walcha to Bayswater. He presented the petition on behalf of more than 22,000 signees and communities across Northern Tablelands and Upper Hunter. “Not only did Premier Chris Minns refuse to speak, but he didn’t
Boggabilla: Teenager charged following police pursuit, drug-driving incident
A 17-year-old boy has faced court following a police pursuit in Boggabilla, with police alleging the teenager climbed partially out of the vehicle while driving and filmed police and himself when spikes were deployed. The boy returned positive results for both methylamphetamine and cocaine. Officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol Command were conducting patrols
Water Prices set to soar with cumulative changes of 33 to 42 per cent over next four years
THE Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has approved water bill increases of nearly 50 per cent – excluding inflation – across many New South Wales valleys over the next four years, despite acknowledging many customers have limited capacity to absorb them. Gwydir Valley Irrigators Association executive officer, Louise Gall, said IPART ignored repeated warnings from
Moylan: Government hiding locum spending as reliance on temporary staff grows
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has again slammed the Labor Government’s response to healthcare in the Northern Tablelands with their refusal to answer questions regarding expenditure on locum doctors in hospitals. In a Question On Notice directed to the Minister for Regional Health, Mr Moylan sought the total expenditure on locum doctors and specialists
Chaffey’s Corner
Coonamble puts on a good show, and the Coonamble Rodeo and Campdraft is one of the biggest and best combined events in the southern hemisphere. I enjoyed being in amongst about 5000 cowboys and girls and spectators for this great event. Thanks Coonamble, and congratulations to all those who saddled up, climbed aboard and showed
Community Cabinet comes to Goondiwindi in August
GOONDIWINDI Regional mayor Lawrence Springborg welcomed the announcement the Queensland Government’s Community Cabinet will be held in Goondiwindi on August 30-31. Cr Springborg said Community Cabinet provides a valuable opportunity for residents in the border regions to engage directly with Premier David Crisafulli, Ministers and senior government officials. “I thank the Premier for quickly and
Wee Waa health services still temporarily reduced after 38 months
THE NSW Liberals and Nationals are calling for the Minns Labor Government to properly fund and restore hours for Wee Waa Health Service as part of the upcoming Budget. Since May, 2023, Wee Waa Hospital has been operating on so-called “temporarily reduced” hours from 8am to 5.30pm. Shadow Minister for Health and Regional Health Sarah
A new look for Inverell Library with $500,000 grant
AFTER nearly 20 years since its last major redevelopment, Inverell Library will undergo a big overhaul with a $500,000 grant secured to modernise the current space. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan said the funding was obtained through the State Library of NSW Public Library Infrastructure Grants program which is aimed at helping councils improve
