Guyra Adult Learning Association (GALA) trading as the New England Community College (NECC), has welcomed two new staff members, alongside the introduction of two new courses designed to meet the evolving needs of the local community..

Know your Biosecurity responsibilities regarding importing fodder from Queensland and areas of NSW

​NSW Health is expanding free access to the Japanese encephalitis vaccine to people who plan to visit high-risk local government areas for outdoor recreation, following detection of the virus late in the mosquito season.   

The Minns Labor Government is expanding its drought plan with new financial support products and services for farmers and communities as dry conditions continue across parts of NSW.

Image: NSW Government Copyright © 2026

Skin Patrol, a national provider of doctor-led skin cancer checks, will be offering free skin cancer checks at the Glen Innes Showgrounds from 13 to 15 February 2026, with appointments available from 9.00 a.m. each day.

Landcare NSW and Local Land Services are excited to announce the NSW Landcare and Local Land Services Conference will be held from 26 to 29 October 2026.

Themed ‘The Sum of It All’, the conference will celebrate collaboration, collective impact and the vital connection between land and community.

The Australian Government’s Environment Protection Reform Bills were passed by the Australian Parliament on Friday 28 November 2025.

This World Soil Day provides an important opportunity to acknowledge the critical role soil plays in Australia’s agricultural industry.

Held each year since 2014, on this important global day of recognition, GLENRAC shone a spotlight on the strength, resilience, and contribution of women across rural and regional communities.

GLENRAC recognised for our leadership, having “helped build confidence for community members to talk openly about mental health, support one another, and know where to turn for help..“.

Glen Innes Severn and Tenterfield Shire Councils, with support from the NSW and Australian Governments, have secured $305,115 (ex GST) to begin delivering key actions from the Northern New England High Country Regional Drought Resilience Plan.

Farmers and rural community members are invited to attend an informal evening focused on physical, mental and financial health on Thursday 11 September 2025 from 6–9 pm at the Glen Innes Services Club.

Local Tentefield community members have the opportunity to complete accredited Mental Health First Aid Training in September 2025

The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments will jointly invest $43.2 million to support farmers to strengthen their drought resilience and climate adaptation, as drought continues to impact regional communities across NSW.

Southern New England Landcare is delighted to welcome Thaw Ni Ni Zaw to the team as the new Northern Tablelands Koala Conservation Officer.

On Farm Connectivity Program Grant guidelines and processes for Round 3 are being reviewed to maximise opportunities for primary producers across Australia to take advantage of connectivity solutions.

NSW RFS has confirmed the 1 August 2025 start of the Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) in the Glen Innes Severn, Inverell, and Tenterfield LGAs.

EnergyCo, in consultation with Farm Renewables Consulting, has published the Agrivoltaics Handbook to help landowners navigate solar infrastructure on farmland.

If you’re 17-25, this unique gap-year program provides you with a paid job, training and development, not to mention the opportunity to build your networks within the agriculture industry.

he Connect Grants mean we can help even more people access the very latest connectivity solutions.. Applications close at noon on Friday, 8 August 2025.