Regional coverage
New Year Miracle
INCREDIBLY, a hiker missing in the Kosciuszko National Park for nearly two weeks has been found. The 23-year-old man was last seen by two friends at about 2.30pm on Boxing Day, descending the Hannels Spur Trail, Geehi, between Khancoban and Thredbo, in the Kosciuszko National Park. The three men were expected to meet up at [...]
Education and Training
YEAR 12 graduates are encouraged to consider apprenticeships and traineeships as a practical and rewarding alternative to university studies. More than 95 per cent of trade apprentices secure full-time employment after completing their training and apprentice and trainee-qualified workers surpass their tertiary-educated counterparts at age 25, earning an average weekly income of $1421. Apprenticeship Support [...]
Regional News
NARRABRI Shire Council will host Sunset on Summer, a special community event celebrating the resilience and unity of the shire’s farmers, residents and business owners. Sunset on Summer, to be held at the Tourist Hotel, Narrabri, on Saturday, February 15, invites the community to come together, reflect on achievements, and look forward to a resilient [...]
Youth Crime
THE Queensland Government has locked in four years of funding for the Queensland Police Youth Crime Taskforce. A $15.452 million commitment delivers certainty for the Taskforce to continue operations and with Making Queensland Safer Laws now in effect, gives police the strong laws needed to be effective in tackling youth crime. Premier David Crisafulli said [...]
Health
NEW South Wales residents are urged to stay mosquito safe this summer, with mosquito-borne illnesses such as Murray Valley encephalitis, Japanese encephalitis, Ross River and Barmah Forest viruses detected in parts of the state. The Japanese encephalitis virus has been found in mosquitos in the Moree area, NSW Health reports. NSW Health’s executive director of [...]
Moree Show
AMAZING entertainment, popular ring events, a pavilion overflowing with exhibits and displays and, of course, sideshow alley are some of the many attractions scheduled for the 2025 Moree Show. The April 25-26 entertainment roster features Gill Bros rodeo and V8 Trackskill Ute Show, as well as ring events including the farmer’s challenge, demolition derby, ute [...]
Regional News
TAMWORTH Regional Council, with the support of the Tamworth Local Aboriginal Lands Council, has unveiled an Aboriginal artwork element which will feature in its corporate branding. Gomeroi artist Tess Reading’s submission to Council will be rolled out in 2025 across a range of assets to better reflect the significant role that Aboriginal people have played [...]
Road Safety
THE New South Wales and Queensland governments urge motorists to drive safely and look out for each other, after a record number of deaths on the roads last year. New South Wales recorded 340 road deaths in 2024 – the same number lost in 2023. Queensland recorded 302 road deaths – the highest since 2010 [...]
Police News
A 61-year-old man was today refused bail, charged with 23 domestic violence, firearm and drug-related offences following an incident near Tamworth last week. Officers from Oxley Police District were called to a property at Woolbrook, 65km north-east of Tamworth, about 5.30pm on New Year’s Day, following reports of a domestic dispute. Police had entered the [...]
Regional News
NARRABRI Shire Council invites the Wee Waa community to view the draft Wee Waa Community and Business Centre detailed plans. At the December 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting, Council unanimously approved the design for the Wee Waa Community and Business Centre as well as the design for Boggabri Civic Centre and public exhibition. Council has engaged [...]
