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The new Namoi Gwydir Fire Control Centre in Narrabri is nearing completion, marking a significant boost to emergency response capability in north-west NSW.

The $13.1 million facility will provide the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) with a modern, purpose-built base to support future operations. It responds to recommendations from the 2019–20 Bushfire Inquiry, replacin...


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A bush fire is burning in the vicinity of Burial Ground Gully, on the western edge of the Uralla township.

If you are in the areas of Leece Rd, Quartz Gully Rd or Wilkens St, you are at risk. Seek shelter now or as the fire approaches to protect yourself from the fire.

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The fire is approximat...

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Telstra will upgrade its mobile base station servicing Inverell, aiming to improve 4G and 5G performance for local users.

The works are expected to increase the site’s capacity, delivering faster download speeds, smoother streaming and reduced network congestion as demand for mobile data continues to rise.

Construction is scheduled to begin on 30 April 20...


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A vibrant celebration of culture, storytelling and artistic expression is set to return to Tamworth, with the 2026 Joblink Plus First Nations Art Competition taking over the historic Tamworth Town Hall from 2–10 May.

Bringing together hundreds of works from First Nations artists across New South Wales and New Zealand, the exhibition has grown into one of the region...


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Concern about climate change is increasing in regional communities, with bushfires, heatwaves and floods cited as key drivers, according to new polling of residents in Renewable Energy Zones (REZs).

The survey of 1,965 people across REZs in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, conducted by research firm 89 Degrees East and completed on 20 March, also found str...


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