Regional coverage
Local Government
THERE has been an unexpected change in leadership at Local Government NSW as the result of current president, Darriea Turley, no longer being eligible to retain the office beyond December 24, 2024. Cr Turley is an elected member of Broken Hill City Council which, at its November meeting, resolved to resign from LGNSW – the [...]
Regional News
COUNTRY music living legend, Roger Knox, inducted into the Tamworth Country Music Galaxy of Stars in 2022, returns to the country music capital in January on the back of his new album, Buluunarbi and the Old North Star, featuring new single, Black Tear Tracks. Three years ago, Knox joined luminaries Slim Dusty, Troy Cassar-Daley, Lee [...]
Regional News
AS higher temperatures bring in the new year, Rural Fire Service has prepared for summer with upgrades to Australia’s largest firefighting helicopter, including increased water-holding capacity and new night-time capabilities. The CH-47 Chinook helicopter can now hold 11,000 litres of water in an internal tank, making it an even better asset in firefighting efforts. With [...]
Missing Persons
FOUND: Police advise Pauline Steepe, reported missing from Yelarbon since Tuesday, December 24, has been located safe. Police have launched a search and rescue operation to locate a 66-year-old woman reported missing from Yelarbon, a small town in Queensland between Goondiwindi and Inglewood. Pauline Steepe was last seen on Kaboon Street around 2pm on Tuesday, [...]
Regional News
FIRE and Rescue NSW has completed the first two-day workshop as part of its 2024 relaunch of the Indigenous Fire and Rescue Employment Strategy. Tracks to IFARES is an intensive assessment phase for potential participants of the IFARES program. Earlier this month, 41 candidates, selected from more than 150 initial applicants, were put through their [...]
Holiday Safety
WITH temperatures expected to soar across north-western New South Wales as the countdown to Christmas begins, total fire bans across most of New South Wales have been implemented today, Monday, December 23. Total fire bans are in place across the Moree Plains Shire, Narrabri Shire, Walgett Shire and Warrumbungle Shire. The temperature in Moree is [...]
Festive Season
WITH Christmas Day less than a week away, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued its seven-day forecast. Australians can start preparing for the festive season with the likely weather in mind. In Moree, a bright sunny day with a top of 35 degrees is forecast for December 25. Boxing Day will be pretty much of [...]
Our Community
TRAMBY and Hanks at Gurley and McGregor Gourlay in Bellata, along with a local farming family, have helped with the cost of new perimeter fencing at the Gurley Public Recreation Reserve. Revenue from caravanning campers has also gone into major upgrades, which will greatly assist Gurley Pony Club be compliant for future horse sports events. [...]
Festive Season
MOTORISTS heading off for a Christmas celebration or a summer escape this week are being reminded to plan their journey and drive safely this holiday period, with high traffic volumes expected across NSW. NSW Police will enforce double demerits for speeding, motorcycle helmet, seatbelt and mobile phone offences from Friday, December 20, 2024 to Wednesday, [...]
Our Community
GRADUATING HSC students are urged to consider how apprenticeships and traineeships could be the stepping stone to a successful and secure future. With the release of HSC results today, Apprenticeship Support Australia regional manager, NSW north, Jeffrey Cooke, said apprenticeships and traineeships offer a hands-on alternative to university that allows young people the option to [...]
