Regional coverage
Regional Education
THE Country Universities Centre has announced the appointment of Dr Lou Conway as its new chief executive officer. Dr Conway brings extensive experience in regional innovation, higher education and community-led infrastructure, and will begin her new appointment on March 9. She joins the CUC after eight years as the founding Director of the UNE SMART [...]
Crash Fatality
A man has died following a single-vehicle crash north of Inverell yesterday afternoon. At about 4.30pm on Tuesday, February 3, emergency services were called to South Valley Road, Ashford, about 30km north of Inverell, following reports a Mitsubishi Pajero had left the road and crashed. A passenger in the vehicle – a man believed to [...]
Regional News
THE Walcha Road War Memorial is an important piece of history for surrounding communities and now it will be more accessible with funding secured through the Community Partnership program. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan delivered $13,000 to upgrade the stairs and install a safety railing. “War memorials, like the one at Walcha Road, honour [...]
Census 2026
THE Australian Bureau of Statistics is now hiring more than 2700 field managers for the 2026 Census. Field managers play a critical role in helping communities across Australia complete the Census. Each field manager will train, lead and manage a team of up to 12 field officers in their local area. Census national spokesperson, Emily [...]
Advocate for Children
THE NSW Government has appointed policy and social services leader Katherine McKernan as the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People. Ms McKernan brings a wealth of experience and knowledge across government and the community services sector driving policy and program reform, equipping her to champion the rights, voices and wellbeing of children and young [...]
Agriculture
THE 2025 Bayer Cotton Growers of the Year, Merrilong Agricultural Company, will host the Australian Cotton Grower of the Year Field Day at their Spring Ridge property on March 18. The day will focus on how resilience, teamwork and communication support decision-making in a large, family-run farming business. Registration for the Field Day is now [...]
Strike Force Angle
DETECTIVES from the Cybercrime Squad have charged two men following separate investigations into alleged offenders using cryptocurrency to buy child abuse material, with arrests made in Gunnedah and Kootingal. Strike Force Angle is an ongoing investigation by State Crime Command’s Cybercrime Squad to investigate the scope and means by which offenders are using cryptocurrency to [...]
Border News
TEXAS Aquatic Centre will soon offer improved accessibility, with Goondiwindi Regional Council progressing the installation of a new pool hoist for patrons needing assistance entering and exiting the water. The project involves installing a Pelican Pool Hoist with power rotation, identical in make, model and colour to the unit installed at the Goondiwindi Memorial Pool. [...]
Oz Day 2026
THREE celebrations were held across Inverell Shire on Monday, where several locals were recognised for their achievements in the community with Australia Day awards. Alistair Williams’ 40 years of commitment, passion, devotion and selflessness for the Inverell community saw him awarded Inverell’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year. Delungra local, Tom Retallack, was recognised for [...]
Feared Drowned
A search is underway near Gunnedah following reports a man failed to return after swimming in the Namoi River late yesterday. At about 7.35pm yesterday, emergency services were called to the Namoi River off Old Blue Vale Road, Gunnedah, following reports a swimmer had failed to resurface. Officers attached to Oxley Police District arrived and [...]
