Glen Innes has been placed under Level 3 water restrictions as falling levels at the Beardy Weir and persistently high demand tighten pressure on the town’s supply.
New England Times News Desk
Posted inInverell
Telstra to upgrade coverage in Inverell
Telstra will upgrade its Inverell base station from 30 April, with temporary outages as it boosts 4G and 5G capacity.
Posted inAgribusiness, Environment
Climate concern rising in regional Australia, poll finds
Climate concern is rising in regional Australia, with most residents backing renewables and blaming energy companies for high power bills.
Posted inLocal News
Be the hope our community needs: Support the Red Shield Appeal
The Salvation Army is urging New England North West residents to support the Red Shield Appeal amid rising cost-of-living pressures.
Posted inTenterfield
Tenterfield Shire Council accepts GM resignation, appoints acting head
Tenterfield Shire Council has accepted the resignation of its general manager, with a leadership transition set for June.
Posted inCommunity development, Inverell, Local politics
Council considers sale of Sporties carpark land in Inverell
Inverell Shire Council is considering selling land used as the Sporties carpark in Inverell, but the proposal is still in early stages.
Posted inGrants and funding, Tamworth
Tamworth project backed in $6.4m community grants program
Tamworth health services will expand under a $6.4 million NSW community grants round.
Posted inInverell, Money
Draft council plans open for community input
Residents are invited to have their say on council’s future plans, with key documents now on public exhibition.
Posted inLocal News, Transport and Freight
Major reforms proposed to strengthen rural freight sector and boost productivity
The livestock transport industry is pushing for national reforms to cut red tape, boost workforce capacity and improve freight efficiency.
Posted inAwards, Health, Local News
Call for nominations for 2026 Healing Heart Award
Public nominations are now open for the 2026 Healing Heart Award, recognising outstanding nurses and midwives across Northern NSW for compassionate, high-quality care.