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Long Serving J.P Recognised
A Tingha resident has been acknowledged by NSW Attorney General Michael Daley for his 55 years of service as a Justice of the Peace. In an item in the Northern Daley leader, John Walker received a certificate of commemoration to recognise over half century which he...
Local Firefighters Assist Canadian Counterparts in Wildfires
A couple of members of the NSW Rural Fire service Northern Tablelands Team are currently part of the Australian contingent assisting on the Red Earth Complex Fire in Alberta, Canada. Operational Officer Level 1 Caleb Watson and Dundee Deputy Captain Jack Chappell have...
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲
The Tingha Community has been requesting the upgrading of facilities within the town. Council has listened and is preparing a Master Plan for the Tingha township. Phase 1 is the proposed upgrade of the park on New Valley Rd, opposite the Tingha Sport & Recreation...
Respected Emmaville Man Passes Away Aged 102
The Emmaville community is mourning the loss of a well-respected figure who was a driving force behind the Emmaville Mining Museum. Roy Wells, a proud World War Two veteran and one of the most respected elders in the region, has passed away aged 102. In 2022, Mr Wells...
Gravesend Water Restrictions
Gwydir Shire Council has enforced water restrictions to residents living in Gravesend. A mechanical issue with Gravesend water supply is limiting capacity to pump water resulting in reservoir levels falling to a critical level where action needs be taken. Water usage...
Orange Festival Kicks Off Today
The countdown is on for this year’s Bingara Orange Festival which officially kicks off today with the annual orange picking and harvest ceremony which pays respect to the town’s fallen soldiers. The 65th Orange Festival has a huge program scheduled for tomorrow with...
Fire and Rescue NSW Identifies People Most At Risk of a Home Fire this Winter
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has identified the people most at risk of a residential fire this winter. FRNSW’s Community Safety Command has crunched the numbers and created a profile of those most vulnerable. If you meet one or more of the following criteria, you need...
Ray Receives Rotary’s Highest Accolade
Inverell East Rotary member Paul Ray has been bestowed Rotary’s highest honour in receiving a Paul Harris Award at their Changeover dinner last week. This honour is made to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the community. In a social media post,...