Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan announced that ONLY the NSW Nationals will bring back the Regional Seniors Travel Card if successful at the 2027 election. The Regional Seniors Travel Card will provide eligible seniors in regional NSW with a $250 prepaid...
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Council Seeks Exemption from FOGO
Inverell Shire Council has endorsed a motion seeking an indefinite exemption for the statewide mandate for Food Organics and Garden Organics recycling, to reduce and stop food waste going to landfill. The NSW government mandate requires local councils to provide all...
Deepwater Railway Station Set for New Community Use
The Deepwater community is set to see one of its most recognisable local landmarks brought back into active use, with Glen Innes Severn Council approving a three-year Licence to Occupy for the Deepwater Progress Association at the Deepwater Railway Station. The...
Nominations Being Called for NAIDOC Awards
The countdown is on for NAIDOC Week 2026 celebrations in Inverell and Tingha with the community being urged to nominate someone for a NAIDOC Week Awards. There are 10 award categories with the main awards being the Aunty May Yarrowick Award, male and female Youth of...
Inverell SES Host Leadership Conference
An influx of SES volunteers and staff from as far as Boggabri, Tenterfield and Liverpool Plains came to Inverell over the weekend for a two-day leadership conference at the Inverell RSM Club. Special guests including Acting Deputy Commissioner Nic Hogan and Acting...
Grant Secured to Seek Solution to Seniors Housing Shortages
Gwydir Shire Council has taken a step to addressing housing shortages in the region after securing $90,000 to plan for a future development at Naroo in Warialda. The grant was secured through the Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund (RHSPF) which is aimed at...
Library Secures $62,000 for Modern Upgrades
Uralla Library users will soon have a new and modern space to work in with a $62,000 grant secured to purchase and install two enclosed pods. The funding was secured through the State Library of NSW Public Library Infrastructure Grants program which is aimed at...
500K Upgrade to Deliver New Spaces & Capabilities at the Library
Improved accessibility, modern spaces for kids and families, and new opportunities like podcasting are all on the way for the Glen Innes Severn Learning Centre, following a $500,000 funding boost. Glen Innes Severn Council has secured the funding through the NSW...
King’s Birthday Honours for Outstanding Community Members
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan was pleased to commend five recipients of King’s Birthday Honours in the electorate. Four residents received the honour of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), one sadly posthumously, while one received a...
