Regional coverage
Anzac Memorial
Up to 20 students from across New South Wales will be selected to participate in the annual Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship study tour that will visit historic sites relating to Australia’s military history in the Republic of Korea and Singapore. Tour locations in the Republic of Korea include the site of the Battle of Kapyong, [...]
Women of the Year
FINALISTS in six NSW Women of the Year Award categories have been announced, with two women from Armidale and one from Walgett shortlisted. Aunty Fay Green from Walgett is an Aboriginal Woman of the Year finalist and Professor Annette Cowie is a Premier’s NSW Woman of Excellence finalist. Penny Lamaro, also from Armidale, is a [...]
Regional News
GWYDIR Shire Council has addressed community concerns regarding the demolition of the Old Warialda Bakery, a significant town landmark sitting on the proposed Warialda Town Square development site. Council initially planned to retain the building due to its historical significance. Suggestions such as renovating the building to be used as public amenities, along with erecting [...]
Regional Crime
A man has been charged for allegedly being in possession of more than 500 offensive images at Inverell. At about 2.30pm on Wednesday, February 5, officers from New England Police District executed a search warrant at a home in Inverell where electronic equipment and storage devices were seized. Following inquiries a 65-year-old man was arrested [...]
Regional News
THE NSW Government is investing $21 million in the safety of northern New South Wales communities with the development of two new bush fire and emergency management centres in the region, including a new Namoi Gwydir facility at Narrabri. The Narrabri facility will be built on a larger site opposite the existing control centre and [...]
Regional News
MEMBERS and visitors of Walcha Gun Club now have access to a life-saving defibrillator, thanks to a grant from the Local Sport Defibrillator Program. The program is aimed at providing funds for clubs and recreation facilities around New South Wales to purchase Automated External Defibrillators. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan visited Walcha Gun Club’s [...]
Youth Crime
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, encourages residents across the region to get behind a Parliamentary ePetition requesting the NSW Government to change the Young Offenders Act. The ePetition was presented by Member for Tamworth, Kevin Anderson, following recent spikes in crimes committed by repeat offenders. The ePetition is seeking to: Strengthen bail laws to [...]
Rural Health
A highly successful regional, rural and remote deployment program for key healthcare roles is set to be expanded over the next three years, with NSW Health recruiting nurses, midwives and allied health professionals to be posted to short-term placements across the state. The NSW Health Deployment Program was first established in May, 2023 to create [...]
Border News
THE Queensland Police Service has kicked off the year by welcoming 136 recruits as sworn officers, including a new officer posted to Goondiwindi. This month’s graduation sees recruits with a range of diverse experiences including past service with the Australian Defence Force and Queensland Ambulance Service, as well as international policing backgrounds and finance industry [...]
New England
CELEBRITY chef Matt Golinski enjoyed his guest appearance at last year’s Glen Innes Show so much, he’s returning this year on February 14-15 to again share his passion and expertise. Golinski, known for his regular appearances on the television series Ready Steady Cook, jumped at the chance to again be the star attraction of Glen [...]
