Regional coverage
Reading Matters
MOREE Regional Library and Inverell Shire Public Library have been named as two of 27 successful schools, libraries and bookshops to host LitUp events with authors and illustrators in their local communities. LitUp is a new, live literature initiative from Australia Reads, which provides opportunities for more Australian schools and communities to host events with [...]
Regional Sport
THE task of hosting the region’s top tennis talent just became a lot easier for Armidale Tennis Club with the arrival of a brand-new industrial roller thanks to a grant through the Community Building Partnership program. The club received $23,797 in funding to purchase the new equipment which will simplify maintenance to the club’s eight [...]
NSW Transport
A 48-hour fare-free period on New South Wales train services will be available Thursday and Friday, July 31 and August 1, with fares on the Moree to Sydney train sold out both ways within hours of being issued. The offer applied to the passenger to and from Moree, all Sydney trains, NSW TrainLink travel, Airport [...]
Sponsored Content
ANDERSENS Flooring Moree has launched an exciting new range of machine-washable rugs, combining designer style with everyday practicality and smarts – perfect for families, pet owners, and busy homes. Leading the new offering is the Revive Collection, featuring ultra-soft, silky rugs with a beautiful, lustrous sheen. These stylish rugs come in 11 modern and transitional [...]
New Laws
THE NSW Government will introduce tough new laws to crackdown on the sale of illicit tobacco and illegal vaping goods across the state. The legislation will see New South Wales bring in some of the toughest penalties in the country for the sale and commercial possession of illicit tobacco and will grant substantial powers for [...]
Agriculture
NATIONAL Farmers’ Federation CEO Troy Williams has tendered his resignation for personal reasons. NFF president, David Jochinke, said the board has accepted his decision, which was made for personal reasons. “We thank Mr Williams for his contribution and wish him the very best for the future,” Mr Jochinke said. The Board will commence recruitment for [...]
BESS Project
INVERELL Shire residents are invited to drop-in sessions hosted by South Energy and consultant representatives from NGH Consulting to learn about a Battery Energy Storage System proposed for a site 5.5km east of Inverell. Residents wanting more information can visit the Inverell Cub at 1-3 Evans Street between 3pm and 8pm on Wednesday, July 30. [...]
News
A total of 290 new and refurbished firefighting vehicles have been delivered to NSW Rural Fire Service brigades during the past 12 months. And in a first for New South Wales, the RFS has taken possession of six ultra-large firefighting trucks from specialist vehicle manufacturer Tatra. Weighing up to 26 tonnes and carrying up to [...]
Agriculture
FIVE young rural leaders have been named the successful recipients of the NSW Farmers’ Tertiary Scholarships at its annual conference. Each year, NSW Farmers’ awards five tertiary scholarships to members or their children to support their university or vocational qualification in a field relevant to agriculture, or regional and rural Australia. The 2025 recipients hailed [...]
Border News
Goondiwindi Regional Council will extend its fee waiver for new residential builds in existing water and sewerage areas for another 12 months to further encourage housing development across the region. The fee waiver represents savings of up to $10,000. Adopted at Council’s July Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday, the initiative waives water connection, plumbing and drainage, [...]
