Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey is calling on Treasurer Jim Chalmers to address the urgent needs of regional councils in the May budget
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Bingara power outage bigger than planned
A small area of Bingara was expected to lose power today, but far more people have been affected due to damaged equipment. Around 130 customers in the centre of town […]
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Court dismisses Kingstown fence dispute involving Rinehart property
A long running fence dispute between a New England landholder and mining magnate Gina Rinehart has been dismissed by the NSW Supreme Court, with negotiations now continuing privately between the parties.
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Minimum e-bike age plan aimed at safer streets in New England and across NSW
The NSW Government is moving to introduce a minimum age for e-bike riders and adopt tougher European safety standards, in reforms set to affect families and young riders across the New England.
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Uralla Australia Day honours announced
The Uralla Shire community gathered to celebrate the heart of what makes this region extraordinary, its people.
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Indigenous Earth Artist to Feature at Australia Day Celebrations
Anaiwan artist Aunty Sharon Cutmore will create a stunning earth artwork at Dumaresq Dam for Armidale’s Australia Day 2026 celebrations. Her design focuses on connecting communities and sharing Indigenous history through traditional storytelling.
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Where to ring in the New Year tonight
From picnic rugs on local ovals to packed pub dance floors and long-awaited fireworks displays, communities across New England are preparing to ring in 2026
Posted inGeneral News, Inverell, Roads and Infrastructure
Council endorses heavy patching program
Inverell Shire Council has endorsed the 2025/2026 Heavy Patching Program, approving the allocation of $1,233,812 from the Roads to Recovery Program to deliver priority road works
across the Shire.
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Australia outrides New Zealand in epic two-night bucking battle
Australia has once again claimed trans-Tasman bragging rights, defeating New Zealand to take home the Tasman Cup Trophy.
Posted inGeneral News, Health, Inverell Shire
Council supports efforts to attract senior doctor to Inverell Hospital
Inverell Shire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to improving local health services by supporting ongoing advocacy efforts to attract a permanent Senior Doctor to the Inverell District Hospital.