Regional coverage
Man’s Best Friend
IDENTIFICATION numbers for dog breeders and caps on the number of litters dogs can have, will become mandatory next month as part of a crackdown on unethical dog-breeding practices. The changes, part of the NSW Government’s plans to improve animal welfare across the state, will make it easier for people who are looking to purchase [...]
Community Building
MANY young people have benefitted from the numerous programs on offer at the Inverell Community Youth Centre and they now have the chance to take them outdoors with Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan announcing funding for a new courtyard area. A concrete area will be installed thanks to $14,939, secured through the Community Building [...]
Premier’s Awards
HUNTER New England Local Health District has won a major award for outstanding service and community impact at the 2025 Premier’s Awards presentation, held Monday night at Parliament House. This year’s eight award categories reflect outstanding work of public sector teams and individuals who drive innovation, deliver exceptional services, strengthen communities and uphold integrity. Hunter [...]
Regional Tourism
ARMIDALE Regional Council, in partnership with the New England Regional Art Museum, is excited to announce the launch of the Open Air Gallery, located in the heart of the East Mall. The innovative public art initiative transforms the city centre with a curated selection of artworks displayed in illuminated light boxes, allowing residents and visitors [...]
Awesome Foursome
FOUR golfers, 72 holes and a 12-hour timeframe. Peter Smith, Marshall Bond, and Luke and Jaimee McLachlan put a whole new meaning into the term “whacking away” when they teed off at Bingara golf course early Saturday morning. The team played golf continuously for 12 hours to raise money for the Cancer Council’s Longest Day [...]
Newell Highway
The $261.17 million Heavy Duty Pavement Upgrade between Narrabri and Moree, jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments, is now open to traffic. The opening of the north-west region’s largest heavy vehicle rest area was the final stage of the project. In addition to the rest area, the project has now delivered more than [...]
Politics
DUGALD Saunders has stepped down as leader of the NSW Nationals. The State member for Dubbo said now is the right time to allow a new leader to take up the fight ahead of the next election. “For the past two and a half years I have had the privilege of leading the NSW Nationals – [...]
Walcha Crash
UPDATED: An investigation is underway after thirteen people were injured – one critically – when a demo-derby car crashed at Walcha Showground on Saturday. Emergency services were called to Walcha showground on Derby Street about 6.15pm on Saturday after a vehicle competing in a race crashed through a fence and hit specatators. Bystanders rendered assistance [...]
Rural Crime
A fifth man has been charged over the alleged theft of firearms and vehicles in Coonamble between August and September this year. In September 2025, officers attached to the Rural Crime Prevention Team in the Orana Mid-Western Police District in Mudgee commenced an investigation following reports of motor vehicles and firearms being stolen from multiple [...]
Demo Derby Crash
AN investigation is underway after nine people were injured – one critically – when a demo-derby car crashed at Walcha last night. Emergency services were called to Walcha showground on Derby Street at about 6.15pm last night after a vehicle competing in a race crashed through a fence and hit a mobile grandstand. Bystanders rendered [...]
