Gunnedah: Critical incident declared after fatal crash during pursuit

A critical incident investigation is underway after a motorcyclist died following a pursuit with a vehicle that was allegedly stolen from Moree. At about 7.15am, Tuesday, January 28, officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol attempted to stop a Isuzu D-Max utility – reportedly stolen from a Moree home earlier this morning – on the [...]

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NSW construction costs and delays not councils’ fault: LGNSW

THE peak body for local government in New South Wales says rising construction costs, labour shortages, and higher interest rates for loans are all contributing to a “perfect storm” that continues to negatively impact housing supply across the state. Local Government NSW says the trend is particularly seen in recent dwelling commencement and completion figures. [...]

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Moree Inspector Helen McWilliam awarded the Australian Police Medal

UPDATED: Moree Police Station officer-in-charge, Inspector Helen McWilliam, has been awarded the Australian Police Medal for distinguished service as a member of an Australian police force. Governor-General Ms Sam Mostyn announced Honours and Awards for 732 Australians, including awards in the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for distinguished and [...]

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Gunnedah Hospital staff tour redevelopment site

GUNNEDAH Hospital staff members were recently walked through the new acute services building being constructed onsite. At the time, all the concrete slabs had been poured, and the building was in multiple stages of construction, ranging from the installation of frames to roofing and external cladding. The $53 million Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment includes the new [...]

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Save Wee Waa Hospital petition continues today at Tamworth

A delegation of councillors and community members from Narrabri Shire are today at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, collecting signatures for a petition to save Wee Waa Hospital from closure. The group, led by Narrabri Shire mayor Darrell Tiemens and deputy mayor Brett Dickinson, yesterday built on the 3000-plus signatures already received. The push continues [...]

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Police remind community to celebrate Australia Day safely

NSW Police is reminding everyone to look out for their friends and family this Australia Day long weekend, while urging the community to stay safe as they launch a statewide operation. Operation Australia Day 2025, a high-visibility policing operation, commenced at one minute past midnight Friday, January 24 and will conclude at 11.59pm on Monday, [...]

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Gunnedah CSF delivers 18 student scholarships

IT’S been going for more than 20 years, has awarded 516 scholarships and is a hugely successful partnership between the community and Gunnedah Shire Council. The Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund celebrated another year of community support for the Shire’s young people at the annual presentation on Wednesday. Eighteen students from Gunnedah Shire were awarded scholarships [...]

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Dozens of “gappies” start on-farm careers this month

THE National Farmers’ Federation’s flagship gap-year program AgCAREERSTART has begun for another year, with dozens of young people kicking off their agricultural careers this week. AgCAREERSTART connects farmers with 17-25 year olds who are looking to work on Australian farms. Participants are provided a job, dedicated pastoral support, training and development grants, and the opportunity [...]

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Luke O’Shea inducted into 2025 Galaxy of Stars

COUNTRY artist and exceptional storyteller, Luke O’Shea, has been inducted into the 2025 Galaxy of Stars at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Tamworth Regional Council reports the 16-time Golden Guitar Winner was on Wednesday presented with the honour during a surprise pop-up on the Toyota FanZone stage at the Toyota 53rd Tamworth Country Music Festival. [...]

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Save the Wee Waa Hospital petition rolled out at Tamworth Festival

VISITORS to the Tamworth Country Music Festival on Friday or Saturday this week are encouraged to stop by a special stall and sign a petition to save the Wee Waa Hospital from closure. Narrabri Shire mayor Darrell Tiemens, deputy mayor Brett Dickinson, Cr Ethan Towns and concerned members of the Wee Waa community will be [...]

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