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Police News
A man will appear in Armidale Local Court today after allegedly assaulting two women and threatening a man with a knife in Uralla on Sunday. Officers attached to New England Police District commenced an investigation following multiple reports of alleged stabbing and assault. At about 9.40am yesterday, emergency services were called to John Street, Uralla, [...]
Fatal Accident
POLICE are investigating a fatal crash in north-western New South Wales, on the Elcombe Road between Gravesend and Bingara. At about 3.50pm on Friday, June 20, emergency services responded to reports of a vehicle roll-over at the intersection of Elcombe Road and Royal Oak Road, Bangheet, approximately 90km east of Moree. Officers from the New [...]
Homelessness
A public memorial service will be held at Martin Place at 6pm today – the shortest night of the year – to honour the lives of people who have died while experiencing homelessness in Sydney in the past 12 months. One death per week is linked to homelessness in inner Sydney. The service – the [...]
Police News
TWO men will face court charged over an alleged public place shooting west of Narrabri. Officers attached to Oxley Police District commenced an investigation following reports a gunshot had been heard about 11.30pm on Wednesday, June 18, near a home on Dangar Street, Pilliga, about 91km west of Narrabri. Officers attended and found a vehicle [...]
Regional Arts
Multicultural organisations running projects and activities that build a stronger, more harmonious community are encouraged to apply for funding under the Multicultural NSW Stronger Together Grants Program. Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the region is home to people from more than 100 different cultures, adding to the vibrancy and diversity of the region. “We [...]
Regional News
THE Wellingrove Memorial Hall is a source of pride for the small village north-west of Glen Innes, and now it will receive a much-needed freshen-up. The hall’s memorial fence will be stripped and repainted to conserve it for future generations, thanks to a grant from the Community War Memorials Fund. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan [...]
Border News
GOONDIWINDI Regional Council this week welcomed Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg, who spent time in the region gaining first-hand knowledge of the condition of Queensland and federal highways. Mr Mickelberg said the state government was focused on supporting regional Queensland. “We are getting on with the job of putting regional communities [...]
Regional Arts
THE much-loved Tamworth Regional Gallery Silent Auction opens today – and this year, is set to be bigger and better than ever. Hosted by the Friends of Tamworth Regional Gallery, the 10-day event is the gallery’s biggest fundraiser, and supports the acquisition of new works for the Regional Gallery Collection. The 2025 Silent Auction starts [...]
Regional News
GUNNEDAH Shire Council has adopted final Master Plans for the Gunnedah Showground and riverine precincts following extensive community engagement. The Master Plans provide a clear vision for the future development and ongoing operation of the Gunnedah Showground and riverside precinct, which includes Donnelly Fields, Namoi Fields and the Woolshed Reserve. Gunnedah Shire Council mayor, Colleen [...]
Regional Sport
BARRABA Rugby is now home to new changerooms and new playground, providing a boost to the club’s existing facility and offering more inclusivity. The addition of new changerooms will support the club in being able to host larger games and community events. Some of the key features of the new facility include additional toilet facilities, [...]
