The NSW Government has announced sweeping new measures to combat the illegal tobacco trade, just days before submissions close for a parliamentary inquiry into the issue.
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Posted inGood News, Legal, Moree
Legal Aid opens office in Moree to improve access
People in Moree will have greater access to legal services at their doorstep with the official opening of a new Legal Aid NSW office to meet growing demand this week.
Posted inAgriculture, New England Surrounds
Farmers fight for cattle tick control
Increasing cattle tick and tick fever outbreaks in the Northern Rivers region has inspired Northern NSW beef producers to lobby for a return to stricter control measures at the NSW Farmers Annual Conference this week.
Posted inFlood, Tamworth
Flood warning for the Peel River as persistent rain continues
The first of what is expected to be a number of minor flood warnings has been issued, with the SES and Bureau of Meteorology warning about low level flooding and road closures in Tamworth.
Posted inBusiness, Inverell
Law wins Best Lawyer for a second time
Law Conveyancing and Legal Services in Inverell has been voted Best Lawyer for the second time in the Best in the New England awards, backed by an outpouring of community support.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Narrabri, Recreation
Eulah Creek Vintage Machinery & Cast Iron Chef Weekend this August
Eulah Creek is where it’s all happening on the first weekend in August, for the Cast Iron Chef and Vintage Machinery Events.
Posted inArmidale, Entertainment, Local festivals and shows
Armidale’s International Film Festival returns for its 17th season
Known for its diverse and carefully curated program, the festival will run over two weeks this August, bringing a world of storytelling to the local screen.
Posted inBusiness, Childcare, Inverell
Jack and Jill went up the hill to win Best Childcare in New England
Jack & Jill Preschool, in Inverell and operated by Inverell District Family Services (IDFS), has been beaten over 30 different childcare services nominated from around the region to take out the title of Best Childcare in Best in the New England 2025.
Posted inAwards, Good News, Science and Research
Bringing microbes to the masses: Gal Winter wins inaugural ASM Award
Dr Gal Winter, microbiologist, educator, and science communicator based at the University of New England, has been named the first-ever recipient of the Australian Society for Microbiology’s (ASM) National Communication Award.
Posted inAgriculture, Awareness Events
Communication failures major risk to farm safety
From spotty mobile reception to assumptions about who’s where and doing what, communication failures are putting lives at risk on Australian farms.