Regional coverage
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, [...]
Regional Tourism
NARRABRI Shire Council is continuing the completion of fire safety upgrades at The Crossing Theatre, including rectification works identified last month. As part of these works and Council’s commitment to delivering a safe facility for the community, the re-opening of the complex will be delayed until late July, 2025. The extended closure will also enable [...]
State Budget
IN the lead-up to the Minns Government handing down the NSW Budget, Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is pleading for more funding for the region, noting that once again the majority of funding is going to Western Sydney. The New South Wales east coast flood event saw traffic redirected inland, and highways and local [...]
Regional News
BATTLE on the Bank will on Friday bring Inverell’s Campbell Park riverbank to life with a free evening of live music featuring youth performers – including Moree’s Kyla-Belle – and is an event organised by young people, for young people. Held for the first time this year, the August 20 music-fest – proudly supported by [...]
Recruitment
Australia’s national policing agency, the Australian Federal Police, has launched a story-driven brand recruitment campaign encouraging people from all walks of life to pursue a career in law enforcement through a focus on Everyday People, Legendary Work. The campaign, which was more than a year in the making, is designed to educate the community about [...]
Police News
THE unwavering dedication needed to provide vital support to families of fallen officers will be highlighted in a new national initiative this week. NSW Police Legacy, in collaboration with the other seven Australian Police Legacies, has launched National Police Legacy Day to celebrate the important work done by the non-profit charities around the country to [...]
Bears of Hope
LIFE hasn’t gotten any easier for Rebekah and Mal Crowther. And it probably never will. On September 23, 2022, their little baby girl was stillborn. Rebekah and Mal named their daughter, Mia, and tried beyond all eternity to get on with life. But the emptiness remains. And it’s not likely to go away. Not all [...]
