Regional coverage
Border News
GOONDIWINDI Regional Council has welcomed the permanent appointment of Bob Gee as Queensland’s new Cross-Border Commissioner. Mr Gee brings extensive experience to the role, having served as a police officer as well as Director-General in several Queensland Government departments. He is familiar with the region and the achievements of former Cross-Border Commissioner, Mr Ian [...]
Oz Day 2026
ARMIDALE District Cricket Association president Mike Porter and Walcha artist Stephen King have received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), with Uralla Rural Fire Service volunteer Mardi Cook honoured with an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM). Former University of New England Agricultural Business Research Institute lecturer, director and manager John Griffith also received [...]
Long Weekend Tragedy
A man has died following a single vehicle crash near Barraba, in the New England region of New South Wales. At about 11.45pm last night, police were called to McIntyre Road, Barraba – about 90km north of Tamworth – following reports a vehicle had left the road and crashed. The driver and sole occupant of [...]
Operation Australia Day
POLICE are encouraging communities across New South Wales to come together in a safe and respectful way during Australia Day celebrations. There will be a high-visibility policing presence as part of Operation Australia Day 2026, which commenced Friday and will conclude Monday. The statewide land, water and air operation includes general duties officers, supported by [...]
Heatwave Conditions
THE Bureau of Meteorology has issued heat and fire dangers in south-east Australia, as residents brace for a week of 40-plus degree days. A Bureau of Meteorology spokesperson said a significant and prolonged heatwave is building over much of central and south-eastern Australia. “This will really only peak next week for most people,” the spokesperson [...]
Regional News
THIRTY-ONE young people are getting a headstart in their tertiary pursuits, thanks to the Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund. The successful recipients were announced at a presentation in The Civic on Wednesday. GCSF chair, councillor Linda Newell, said it was wonderful to meet so many motivated students and help them on their way towards careers in [...]
Homicide Investigation
THREE people are dead following a shooting Thursday afternoon at Lake Cargelligo in central-western New South Wales, about 240km south of Cobar. Emergency services were called to Walker Street, near Yelkin Street, Lake Cargelligo, following reports of a shooting. Officers attached to Central West Police District attended the scene. Three people – two women and [...]
Parkes Electorate
AFTER spending Christmas and New Year at home in Gunnedah with family, Federal Member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey was quickly back into it in early January. “It has been wonderful to spend some time in the electorate and at home on the farm with family. I hope everyone had some quiet time over the Christmas [...]
Bingara Region
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is pleased to see huge progress on NSW Government projects across the Gwydir Shire. Mr Moylan met with Gwydir Shire Council mayor, Tiff Galvin, to inspect the projects at the Roxy Theatre, riverbank and The Living Classroom. “It was excellent to catch up with Tiff Galvin to see the [...]
Animal cruelty
ANIMAL welfare law changes to better protect animals by progressing the review of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 have been proposed. The NSW Government’s review of POCTAA and the proposed changes represent the most comprehensive reform to the state’s animal welfare laws in years, recognising the need for modern legislation to align [...]
