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Regional Health

Gunnedah Hospital redevelopment new acute services building now operational

THE $53 million Gunnedah Hospital redevelopment has reached a significant milestone, with the new acute services building this week welcoming patients, visitors and staff. The new acute services building will provide enhanced health facilities, including an expanded emergency department, birthing, maternity and inpatient unit, a dedicated ambulance entry and bays, landscaped gardens and courtyards, and [...]

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Agriculture

NSW Farmers’ livestock welfare program gets $900,000 boost

A NSW Farmers project will get a significant boost from the NSW Government to support livestock welfare across agricultural industries and strengthen the operation of the joint government and industry Stock Welfare Panels. The funding will support NSW Farmers’ One Welfare in Action – Improving Stock Welfare Panels in NSW project, which recognises animal welfare [...]

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Show Me The Money

Hundreds of millions in cash waiting to be claimed by NSW families

AS the new year begins, nearly $300 million is sitting in the state’s unclaimed money pool waiting to be returned to its rightful owners. North-western New South Wales and the New England district has 14,411 items listed totalling $5,047,864. In total, more than 800,000 items of unclaimed money – ranging from a few dollars to [...]

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Regional Sport

Glen Innes’ Kerry Mead Park to double rugby league capacity with new field upgrades

GLEN Innes Severn Council is set to deliver a major boost for local rugby league, securing a $50,000 NSW Rugby League Infrastructure grant, matched by a previously allocated $50,000 Council contribution. The investment will see two new full-size playing and training fields completed at Kerry Mead Park, delivering a significant step forward for the home [...]

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Charges Laid

Wee Waa: Charges laid following alleged dog attack, officer injured

A man has been charged following an alleged dog attack injuring a police officer at Wee Waa, west of Narrabri. The 30-year-old man allegedly encouraged a large black Mastiff to attack officers. The man also allegedly bit a sergeant on the shoulder and allegedly struck an officer in the neck at Wee Waa Police Station. [...]

Tue, 13 Jan 2026

Our Community

Moree Aboriginal Elders invited to participate in 24th Annual Elders Olympics

REGISTRATIONS are now open for the 24th annual Aboriginal Elders Olympics, where more than 200 Elders from across New South Wales will take part. Moree Elders are encouraged to participate in the event at Yamba on Wednesday-Thursday, March 11-12. The two-day competition provides an opportunity for Elders to gather and celebrate culture, connection and community [...]

Tue, 13 Jan 2026

Regional News

Virtual Reality Art workshops coming to Narrabri Shire libraries

NARRABRI Shire libraries will host a series of Virtual Reality Art workshops this month, giving young people the opportunity to create immersive artworks using cutting-edge VR technology. The two-hour workshops, suitable for ages 12 and over, will introduce participants to Tilt Brush, a virtual reality art tool that allows users to paint, sculpt and design [...]

Tue, 13 Jan 2026

Debut Single

Mission Girl: Lamonay’s tribute single to nan Dorothy Craigie available today on Spotify

NEARLY 12 months ago, Moree was treated to an emerging young talent when singer Lamonay Brown performed at the Jellicoe Park Gomeroi Markets. Lamonay, who grew up in Moree, arrived at the markets unassuming and unannounced, but left her audience speechless as her soulful voice resonated across Jellicoe Park. She mesmerised market-goers with a song [...]

Mon, 12 Jan 2026

2026

Australia Day guide across north-western NSW and the New England region

AUSTRALIA Day celebrations across north-western New South Wales and the New England are less than two weeks away, with a diverse range of activities planned across the region. At Narrabri, free entry to all shire swimming pools will be offered between midday and 6pm. Narrabri’s Australia Day Ambassador is Professor Veena Sahajwalla, an internationally acclaimed [...]

Mon, 12 Jan 2026

Skills Roadshow

Essential skills roadshow for regional women back by popular demand

THE Rural Women’s Network Skills Roadshow offering free first-aid and mental health training around regional New South Wales is back by popular demand in 2026, with workshops planned for Narrabri and Glen Innes next month. More than 300 women participated in 30 free sold-out workshops last year, aimed at empowering regional and rural women with [...]

Mon, 12 Jan 2026