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Regional News
A record number of Bell’s turtle hatchlings – wollumbinia belIi – were released into the Macdonald River near Walcha and Bendemeer this week, marking a major milestone in local turtle conservation. The project is funded by the Australian Government Natural Heritage Trust and delivered by Northern Tablelands Local Land Services, a member of the Commonwealth [...]
Regional Tourism
SET against the backdrop of Narrabri’s vibrant main street, this year’s NarraBRIGHT promises to be the most spectacular yet. The Friday, March 14 celebration is set to dazzle with its theme of Dream, inviting locals and visitors to experience a night filled with surprises and artistic wonders. Featuring not-to-be-missed visual spectacles, art installations, workshops and [...]
Scheduled Works
TRANSPORT for NSW has scheduled a traffic switch on the Newell Highway south of Edgeroi from Friday, March 7. Work is continuing on the Newell Highway heavy duty pavement upgrade project between Narrabri and Moree to improve safety and travel reliability for all motorists. Work is continuing on a 5.7 kilometre section of the Newell [...]
Regional News
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has announced Penny Lamaro as Northern Tablelands Electorate Local Woman of the Year for 2025. The Local Woman of the Year recognises and honours women and girls from across New South Wales whose contributions to their communities are an inspiration to everyone. Ms Lamaro is the chief executive officer [...]
Cyclone Alfred
THE National Farmers Federation is closely monitoring the unfolding situation as Tropical Cyclone Alfred threatens agricultural communities across southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. With destructive winds and heavy rainfall predicted, the storm’s potential to cause significant damage to crops, infrastructure, and rural communities is of major concern for the farming sector. Cyclone Alfred, [...]
Cyclone Alfred
THE NSW State Emergency Service is actively preparing communities in the Northern Rivers, Tweed Valley and Mid North Coast for the impact of a rare Tropical Cyclone Alfred with additional personnel, specialised assets, and dedicated equipment now prepositioned in the region. NSW SES is also facilitating more 20 community meetings in towns across the impacted [...]
Regional News
ARMIDALE’S much-anticipated Autumn Festival will dance to a different tune this year, with the introduction of a spectacular evening concert showcasing the talent of the region’s finest musicians. Sounds of Autumn – co-ordinated by the New England Conservatorium of Music – will feature performances from students, staff and professional musicians. The evening performances, featuring New [...]
Agriculture
THREE inspiring women from regional New South Wales, including Dimity Smith from Tamworth, have been named finalists in the 2025 NSW-ACT AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. This year, the spotlight is on the exceptional regional talent who have founded their own organisations and businesses, significantly contributing to the prosperity of regional and rural communities in NSW. [...]
Rural Health
ACCESS to healthcare is at the heart of an independent review into the Wee Waa health services announced today by Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park and Member for Barwon Roy Butler. The independent review will be led by subject matter experts and focus on the current and former service models and make recommendations to [...]
Crash Fatality
A critical incident investigation is underway after a teenager died following a pursuit and crash in Bourke overnight. About 11.15pm on Thursday, February 27, officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District responded to reports of a robbery at a service station on Burroway Road, Narromine. Four teenagers left the scene in an allegedly stolen vehicle. [...]
