Regional coverage
Rangers’ Program
NSW Aboriginal Land Council has engaged TAFE NSW to deliver training to Aboriginal high school students participating in its landmark Junior Rangers’ Program, including programs at Lightning Ridge and Armidale. The program is a culturally grounded initiative designed to connect young people with Country, culture and education and is the largest national junior ranger program. [...]
Regional Sport
HUNDREDS of people walk through the doors of the Armidale PCYC every week to take part in the many activities on offer. Those activities have received a significant boost with Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan delivering $26,950 through the Community Building Partnership program to re-sand and line-mark the sports floor. Mr Moylan said keeping [...]
Border News
YELARBON has achieved official designation as an RV Friendly Town from the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia, joining a national network of destinations catering to recreational vehicle travellers from across the country. The status is also a significant milestone supporting regional tourism. Yelarbon offers a range of facilities that meet the eligibility requirements, including [...]
Regional Education
THE University of New England’s plans for a new Tamworth campus have reached a significant milestone with the announcement of the successful company appointed to construct the project. After a competitive tender process, Central Coast-based construction firm North Construction and Building Pty Ltd will build the campus at the old velodrome site on Tamworth’s Peel [...]
Border News
COMMUNITIES across Queensland and northern New South Wales are saddened by the death of Cross-Border Commissioner and former President of Queensland Police Union, Ian Leavers on Monday. Mr Leavers was found deceased around 9.50am this morning after police were called to a Mount Ommaney address. His death is not being treated as suspicious, and investigations [...]
Police News
A man has faced court charged after an alleged police pursuit and aggravated break-and-enter, as well as five other offences, at Warialda on the weekend. At about 4.50pm Saturday 8 November 2025, officers attached to New England Police District were patrolling Warialda – about 80km east of Moree – when they observed a Holden Commodore [...]
Regional News
AN additional $4 million in funding has been committed by the NSW Government to deliver critical new infrastructure for drinking water in Narrabri. The funding will deliver a portable water treatment plant to treat water from two PFAS-contaminated bores to a level that meets Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. It will also support the investigation and [...]
Regional News
THE NSW Government will update the regulatory framework for small-scale mining titles in Lightning Ridge and White Cliffs. The measures are part of the government’s response to the Independent Review into the Statutory Framework for Small-Scale Titles. The response supports 74 of the Review’s 81 recommendations and outlines a clear action plan to strengthen and [...]
Regional Cheer
THE festive season will shine brightly across the region as the community comes together to celebrate Christmas in the Mall in Armidale and the Guyra Rotary Christmas Carnival in Guyra. Christmas in the Mall will take place in Beardy Street on Thursday, December 4 from 4.30pm to 8.30pm, followed by the Guyra Rotary Christmas Carnival [...]
Regional Health
STAFF and volunteers from across New South Wales have been celebrated for their dedication, care, kindness, innovation and remarkable accomplishments at the 2025 NSW Health Awards, held at the International Convention Centre recently. Hunter New England Local Health District received the Excellence in the Provision of Mental Health Services Award for its Farmgate Support Program; [...]
