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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. [...]
Regional News
INVERELL Shire Council mayor Kate Dight welcomed community members to a “soft” opening of the state-of-the-art Inverell Aquatic Centre early Thursday. The impressive $25 million complex has been nearly two years in the making, and replaces 70-year-old infrastructure that has reached or exceeded its design life. “The soft opening was great, and I was surprised [...]
Regional News
A young person with an impressive career in sports, who demonstrates an understanding of leadership and has a clear focus for her academic future has been recognised at this year’s Lillian Hulbert Memorial Prize in Narrabri. Matilda Currey was awarded the 2025 Memorial Prize this week, in recognition of her excellence in sport, education and [...]
Regional News
THE Uralla Memorial Literary Institute will further pay tribute to their fallen soldiers with a new display, thanks to funding secured from the Anzac Community Grants Program. The Institute opened in 1927 to honour Uralla locals who fought in The Great War. Today the Institute displays electronic and visual tributes to those who have served [...]
Local Government
A count-back of votes of the 2024 Inverell local government election will be called after the resignation of councillor Paul Harmon. With 11 candidates standing last year for nine seats on Inverell Shire Council, the count-back rests between Graem Murray and Kelvin Brown. Mr Harmon served as Inverell mayor for 12 years but was replaced [...]
Grafton to Inverell
GLEN Innes is gearing up for an exciting day as the Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic races through the heart of the town centre on Saturday, March 15. Residents and visitors are invited to come down to Grey Street and experience the thrill of elite cycling while supporting local businesses and enjoying a vibrant community [...]
Regional News
FOUR artists with strong local connections to Gunnedah have been selected to deliver a series of artworks that will feature in the Gunnedah Hospital redevelopment, to create welcoming and supportive spaces throughout the new health facility. The redevelopment includes a new acute services building, housing an expanded emergency department and a modern birthing, maternity, and [...]
