Regional coverage
Grant Funding
PORT of Newcastle is encouraging charities and not-for-profits from north-western New South Wales to think big and help bring their ideas to life by applying for a share of $100,000 in community grants. CEO Craig Carmody said the 2025 Your Port, Our Community grants are now open and will fund projects and initiatives that align [...]
NSW Police
FOR the first time in 20 years, the Police Academy will open its doors to the public, offering prospective recruits a unique opportunity to explore what a career with NSW Police can offer. On Saturday, September 27, those interested in life as a student officer at the Police Academy in Goulburn will gain a rare [...]
On-Air Fundraiser
NARRABRI community radio station 2MaxFM 91.3 – the voice of the north-west – will mark off a milestone later this month when announcers bunker down for a 25-hour broadcasting marathon to celebrate 25 years on air. Volunteer announcers, including Moree’s Frank Crump, who travels to Narrabri regularly to strap on the headphones and switch on [...]
Our Community
AS the new fire season approaches, NSW Rural Fire Service is highlighting the importance of pre-season preparedness, with the recent annual general meeting at Croppa Creek standing as a shining example of community spirit and collaboration. More than 40 members attended the combined AGM, bringing together brigades that cover much of the area north of [...]
Health
HUNTER New England Local Health District’s dedicated staff and volunteers were recognised at the 2025 Excellence Awards in Tamworth last week. The annual event brought together more than 140 guests to acknowledge the exceptional achievements of the district’s workforce in delivering high-quality care to almost one million people across the region. Chief executive Tracey McCosker [...]
Local Government
THE 2025 Local Government NSW Water Management Conference wrapped up in Albury during the week after three days of robust discussion, knowledge-sharing and on-the-ground learning. More than 200 delegates came together to address some of the most pressing challenges facing local water utilities and the communities they serve. Key topics of discussion included the need [...]
Police News
OXLEY Police have charged a man after he was involved in two alleged pursuits near Gunnedah on Friday. At about 4.05pm yesterday, officers attached to Oxley Police District were patrolling the Gunnedah area when they attempted to stop a Ford utility on Conadilly Street. When the driver allegedly failed to stop a pursuit was initiated. [...]
Big Walk for Little Kids
A couple of years ago, Daisy Lamb walked off the set of Farmer Wants a Wife and walked – well, ran – into the arms of Baan Baa grazier Todd Melbourne. Daisy is walking again, but this time for charity. Daisy, a former gym manager in Townsville, made national headlines nearly two years ago when hooking [...]
Regional News
THE multi-million dollar Inverell Aquatic Centre will be officially opened tomorrow, Friday, September 12, with a community celebration. The centre has this week reached 100 per cent completion, with the installation of the spectacular splash toy to finalise construction of the state-of-the-art facility. The Splash Toy is unique to the region and will provide an [...]
Regional News
THE Warialda Country Women’s Association is a vital part of the local community, and Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, was proud to deliver funding from the Community Building Partnership program to the group’s hall so members and the wider community can continue to use the facility. Mr Moylan secured $36,172 from the CBP program for the [...]
