Month: August 2025

Aug
02
2025
By Hannah Dunn
Breaking Records, Sheep & Lamb Market Report – 29.07.25

Breaking Records, Sheep & Lamb Market Report – 29.07.25

Rural
Yardings were down this week, with a total of 1,484 head offered. The sale featured a majority of well-finished lambs, alongside a mix of heavy and store mutton. The usual buying group was present, including JBS along with some strong re-stocker competition. It was an extremely strong sale overall, with heavy, well-covered XB lambs selling from $265 up to a record-breaking $410. Prepared by Daryl, Dawn, Brian Lewis and Roshien Mercer, these lambs estimated to weight 85+kg liveweight and were bought by Thomas Foods Tamworth. Well-finished, lightweight lambs ranged between $220–$260. Limited numbers of store XB lambs were yarded, making…
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Aug
01
2025
By Newsroom
Cabin Fire at Local Caravan Park

Cabin Fire at Local Caravan Park

Local News,
Emergency services responded to a cabin fire at the Blue Sapphire Caravan Park in Glen Innes on Thursday evening. Fire and Rescue NSW Station 302 Glen Innes was called to the scene at 5:25pm on July 31. Upon arrival, crews were met with heavy smoke coming from the cabin. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the structure with a 38mm hose and were able to bring the blaze under control. The fire was fully extinguished within 30 minutes. Multiple emergency services attended the incident, including the 302 CAFS Pumper, Hazmat Tanker, Police and Ambulance. The cabin’s occupant was not at home…
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Aug
01
2025
By Newsroom
Stronger Penalties for Illicit Tobacco

Stronger Penalties for Illicit Tobacco

Local News,
The NSW Government has announced new laws to tackle the sale of illegal vapes and tobacco, drawing support from Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan, who has been advocating for stronger action. The move follows a push by the NSW Opposition, who recently introduced a Bill aimed at making New South Wales the most difficult place in the country to sell illicit vaping and tobacco products. Mr Moylan welcomed the government’s response, saying the reforms are long overdue. “Our regional communities have been calling for change on the sale of illegal vapes and tobacco for months and now the Government is…
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Aug
01
2025
By Newsroom
Bushfire Danger Period Begins

Bushfire Danger Period Begins

Local News,
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has confirmed that the Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) will commence on 1 August 2025 across the Glen Innes Severn, Inverell, and Tenterfield Local Government Areas. From Thursday, fire permits will be required for the lighting of fires in the open. The BFDP marks a period where increased precautions are needed to prevent bush fires, and landholders are reminded to ensure that tasks like burning off vegetation are conducted safely and legally. NSW RFS Northern Tablelands District Manager, Superintendent Glenn Colling, said early planning and preparation can make all the difference in preventing…
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Aug
01
2025
By Newsroom
Countback Election to Fill Council Vacancy: Key Dates Announced

Countback Election to Fill Council Vacancy: Key Dates Announced

Council, Local News, ,
Following the recent resignation of Cr Arandale, the NSW Electoral Commission has confirmed that a countback election will be held to fill the resulting vacancy on Glen Innes Severn Council. Under NSW electoral law, a countback election is used when a councillor resigns mid-term and was originally elected through proportional representation. Rather than holding a full by-election, the Electoral Commission reviews ballots from the previous council election to identify which unelected candidate is next eligible to take the seat, based on the preferences expressed by voters at that time. The process avoids the cost and time associated with a fresh…
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