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Regional News
THE NSW Government is investing $21 million in the safety of northern New South Wales communities with the development of two new bush fire and emergency management centres in the region, including a new Namoi Gwydir facility at Narrabri. The Narrabri facility will be built on a larger site opposite the existing control centre and [...]
Regional News
MEMBERS and visitors of Walcha Gun Club now have access to a life-saving defibrillator, thanks to a grant from the Local Sport Defibrillator Program. The program is aimed at providing funds for clubs and recreation facilities around New South Wales to purchase Automated External Defibrillators. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan visited Walcha Gun Club’s [...]
Youth Crime
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, encourages residents across the region to get behind a Parliamentary ePetition requesting the NSW Government to change the Young Offenders Act. The ePetition was presented by Member for Tamworth, Kevin Anderson, following recent spikes in crimes committed by repeat offenders. The ePetition is seeking to: Strengthen bail laws to [...]
Rural Health
A highly successful regional, rural and remote deployment program for key healthcare roles is set to be expanded over the next three years, with NSW Health recruiting nurses, midwives and allied health professionals to be posted to short-term placements across the state. The NSW Health Deployment Program was first established in May, 2023 to create [...]
Border News
THE Queensland Police Service has kicked off the year by welcoming 136 recruits as sworn officers, including a new officer posted to Goondiwindi. This month’s graduation sees recruits with a range of diverse experiences including past service with the Australian Defence Force and Queensland Ambulance Service, as well as international policing backgrounds and finance industry [...]
New England
CELEBRITY chef Matt Golinski enjoyed his guest appearance at last year’s Glen Innes Show so much, he’s returning this year on February 14-15 to again share his passion and expertise. Golinski, known for his regular appearances on the television series Ready Steady Cook, jumped at the chance to again be the star attraction of Glen [...]
Flights Suspended
UPDATED: Link Airways on Monday announced a series of updates to its New England and north-western New South Wales network, and will suspend Sydney flights from Inverell and Narrabri from March 1. Link cited reduced demand as the reason for the suspension, however will “continue to monitor the market closely and look to return to [...]
Anzac Grants
NARRABRI RSL Sub-Branch has been awarded $1500 to purchase speakers, a microphone and iPad to support Anzac Day Services at the Narrabri West War Memorial and other official functions, including funerals of veterans. The sub-branch is of nearly 100 community groups, schools and ex-service organisations to be awarded grants through the Anzac Community Grants Program. [...]
Regional News
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed news $6 million will be invested in Armidale to attract and retain healthcare workers for the region. The new dwellings are part of the NSW Government’s Key Health Worker Accommodation Program aimed at strengthening regional and rural health workforces across the state. Mr Moylan has been calling [...]
New England
EARLY bird tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Australian Celtic Festival, giving festival-goers the chance to secure discounted weekend passes to the vibrant celebration of Celtic heritage at Glen Innes. The festival will be held May 1-4 at the Australian Standing Stones National Celtic Monument. This year’s Festival will celebrate the Celtic nations [...]
