Riverina local news briefing: Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Riverina police established a strike force in 2024 to investigate alleged fraudulent transactions over a six-year period, following reports that money had been withdrawn from bank…

Greensteel Australia, a company aiming to manufacture zero-emissions steel, has confirmed it is investigating land near Uranquinty for a future project.

In July, the company announced plans to build a new steel mill at the former BHP site in Newcastle.

A company spokesman said technical and feasibility work was underway, but no decision about the project's viability had been made, and no application had been lodged.

Member for Wagga Wagga Joe McGirr said the process must be "transparent".

"I certainly encourage the company, when they can, to consult fully with the community."

A man in his 30s has pleaded not guilty to millions of dollars' worth of alleged fraud offences in the Riverina.

Riverina police established a strike force in 2024 to investigate alleged fraudulent transactions over a six-year period, following reports that money had been withdrawn from bank accounts.

Thomas William Hurst pleaded not guilty to 11 counts of dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception.

Police had previously alleged in court that, between 2016 and 2023, the man defrauded a group of people totalling more than $7 million.

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