The Bundarra Garden Festival will be held this weekend with 6 gardens to be open to the public as organisers raise money for the Inverell Breast Cancer Support group. The six gardens include Abingdale and Fairview on Bakers Creek Rd, Box Moor on Gwydir Hwy, Bundarra...
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Record Wait Times for Mental Health Patients in EDs Remain Unchanged
Patients with mental health conditions are continuing to spend an average of seven hours waiting for care in public hospital emergency departments, in conditions that exacerbate symptoms and lead to attacks on hospital staff. The difficulties facing...
Moylan to Fight for Nurses
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan will take up the fight for nurses following the changes made by NSW Health and Hunter New England Health to the Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme. Mr Moylan says several local nurses had contacted him recently saying they had lost...
Hay Fire Being Monitored
Northern Tablelands Rural Fire Service advises they’re aware of a large hay pile on Copeton Dam Road that has been burning and smoking intermittently over the past few days. Crews have been monitoring the situation and are working closely with the landowners to fully...
School Moves to Replace Floor Tiles containing Asbestos
MacIntyre High School will replace floor tiles containing bonded asbestos across multiple rooms and classrooms from tomorrow. Four science rooms and 2 staff rooms in Building C and a staffroom in Building J will have work commence tomorrow and Sunday while further...
Support Group Receives Another Big Donation
The Inverell Support Group of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter has received another sizeable donation following the Down-to-Earth Inverell Garden Group’s Open Gardens held last month. The Garden Group held 3 open gardens over two days during the Sapphire City Festival...
Weather May Interrupt Local cricket
Round 4 action in the Inverell cricket competition kicks off tomorrow but players will be looking towards the skies to see if they’re able to get on the pitch. Rain is forecast tomorrow with officials to keep an eye on weather radars to see if any approaching rain...
$10 Million Saleyard Upgrades Boost Safety, Efficiency and Economic Growth in New England
Cattle and sheep sales across Armidale and Guyra are entering a new era, with a $10 million upgrade transforming the region’s saleyards into modern, efficient and sustainable selling centres. The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are continuing work to support...
Glen Innes Teacher Wins Prestigious National Science Award
Glen Innes High School’s very own Matt Dodds has been nationally recognised for his efforts and contributions to science education. The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are Australia’s most prestigious and highly regarded science awards. Physics and Biology...
