Regional coverage
Pally School
THERE are 13 families with 21 children – and between them, they’re on the hunt for $28,000. Staff, families, students and supporters of Pallamallawa Public School have been brainstorming ideas to raise enough capital to install new playground equipment at the school. It’s a fundraiser done the old-fashioned way, where everyone in the village chips [...]
Agriculture
NSW Farmers encourages young people to upskill in agriculture as the state government announces a new 5-million-dollar boost to the AgSkilled program. On Thursday, the State Government announced it will extend its AgSkilled initiative for a further twelve months, with the new program funding to allow hundreds of short courses in agricultural skills to continue. [...]
Picnic Racing
JOURNEYMAN jockey Paul Zerafa is on the road again, and heads to Wean picnic races today with five strong rides. The 1200km round-trip from his base at Kembla Grange to Wean racecourse, nestled on the Manilla Road about 30km east of Boggabri, is one of Zerafa’s shorter drives. In recent weeks, he’s travelled more than [...]
Rural Health
AN Independent Review into Wee Waa health services instigated by Member for Barwon, Roy Butler, has uncovered previous leadership and operational failings within Hunter New England Health, while also making recommendations to return the Health Service to 24-hour operations. On May 8, 2023, staff shortages led to Wee Waa Health Service’s emergency department operating hours [...]
Police News
A brother and sister, aged 13 and 12, will face court after allegedly stealing a vehicle in Inverell on Thursday. Just after midday yesterday, police were told a vehicle had allegedly been stolen from an automotive business in Vivian Street, Inverell. Officers attached to New England Police District attended and sighted the vehicle a short [...]
Regional Employment
TAMWORTH Regional Council has opened its annual apprenticeship and traineeship intake for 2025. The program provides a unique way for people to gain qualifications while earning a wage and receiving on-the-job training across a broad range of council services and facilities. People and Culture operations manager, Natasha Beer said the program reflects Council’s focus on [...]
Regional News
THE new Tamworth Mental Health Unit will have a distinctive local identity, featuring artworks by nine artists who have strong connections to the north-west and New England regions, including three from Armidale and one from Inverell. Artists were chosen from 30 high-quality entries in response to a public expression of interest, showcasing the creative talent [...]
They Served
AS part of a new generation of Queensland Police Service Dog Squad graduates honoured at a special ceremony this week, attendees took a moment to reflect on the legacy and sacrifices of past police dogs. Memorial stones were laid in tribute to the loyal canines who served with courage and distinction, many of whom were [...]
Border News
GOONDIWINDI Regional Council has allocated more than $560,000 for distribution through various grant and donation programs, supporting events, creative projects and community initiatives in the Goondiwindi region. A change has been made to Goondiwindi Regional Council’s Community Grants funding this financial year. In 2024-25, the Community Grants funding program was depleted well before the end [...]
Regional News
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has been officially advised the LP Dutton Trout Hatchery at Ebor has been re-opened to the public. The facility has been closed to visitors since late 2024 and Mr Moylan has previously made campaigned to have it re-opened through numerous requests to Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty. The trout [...]
