Figures show 20 per cent of fatal or serious crashes occur in school holidays

NSW Police are urging drivers to take extra care on the roads during the next two weeks, with data indicating 20 percent of fatal or serious crashes occur during school holiday periods. Motorists who plan to travel across the state are being urged to drive to the weather conditions which are typically adverse in the [...]

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Significant local heritage sites receive funding boost

MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed news that $100,000 has been secured for places or objects with significant local heritage. Moree Plains Shire Council, Armidale Regional Council, Glen Innes Severn Council and Inverell Shire Council have each secured $25,000 as part of the 2025-27 Local Government Heritage Grants program. The funding will help [...]

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Consumers warned about ‘ghost stores’ imitating Australian businesses

The ACCC is warning consumers about the operators of four websites allegedly misrepresenting themselves as Australian businesses, also known as ‘ghost stores’. It is alleged these four ghost store operators are harming consumers by making false representations that they are local Australian businesses, imminently closing down, and selling high-quality clothing and footwear products, when they [...]

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Armidale: Free renewable energy storage for home information session scheduled

WITH the federal government’s new Cheaper Home Batteries Program launched this week, a free community event in Armidale will help locals unpack what battery storage means for households, electric vehicles and the community more broadly. Renewable Energy Storage for the Home: Home, Community and Electric Vehicle Batteries will be held on Thursday, July from 10 [...]

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Moree sporting clubs urged to apply for funding from Local Sport Grant Program

MOREE and district sporting organisations and clubs are encouraged to apply for funding following the opening of the Local Sport Grant Program. Up to $4.65 million will be available for facility upgrades, new equipment and programs that support and encourage participation in sport and active recreation in New South Wales. Grants of $2000 to $20,000 [...]

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Moree’s Kyla-Belle selected as a feature artist at Schools Spectacular in Sydney

MOREE singer and musician Kyla-Belle Roberts has been chosen to perform as a feature artist at the 2025 Schools Spectacular event at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney later this year. Fresh from performing at the NSW Department of Education’s NAIDOC Ceremony in Parramatta and Battle on the Bank at Inverell, the Moree Secondary College Year [...]

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Toomelah and Warialda to get new public pre-schools

TOOMELAH, Warialda and South Tamworth are earmarked for new pre-schools, with contracts for two of the facilities recently awarded. New pre-schools at Toomelah Public School, Warialda Public School and Hillvue Public School at Tamworth will each cater for up to 200 local children a week once operational. Toomelah Public School executive principal Matt Jackman said [...]

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Bundle of joy for new parents as Paid Parental Leave changes arrive

CHANGES to Paid Parental Leave began July 1, giving around 180,000 families a year more flexibility and support at one of the most important times in their lives. From Tuesday, the amount of Paid Parental Leave available to families increased to 24 weeks, giving parents an extra two weeks to spend with their newest family [...]

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Goondiwindi hits the right note as Pub Choir launches national tour

THE Pub Choir will be in Goondiwindi in October to kick-off off their National Tour. Scheduled for Saturday, October 4 at the Goondiwindi Waggamba Community Cultural Centre, the event is sure to hit a high note, as Pub Choir is famously known for transforming any group into a singing sensation. Goondiwindi councillor, Phil O’Shea, who [...]

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Arts North West announces National Indigenous Art Fair representatives

ARTS North West has announced participants representing the region at the 2025 National Indigenous Art Fair in Sydney. First Nations creatives Jodie Herden and Tyler Stackman and mentors Kate Briggs and Amy Allerton will showcase their work at the renowned ethical art marketplace, and proudly share stories, skills, and cultural heritage of the north-west region [...]

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