Regional coverage
Local Government
CHAIRMAN of the NSW Country Mayors Association, mayor Rick Firman, has called for the Australian Government and opposition to commit to the restoration of commonwealth funding for local government. “Federal Governments of all persuasions have slowly but surely eroded the funding that is provided to Local Government,” Cr Firman said. “It is alarming that the [...]
Regional News
ABORIGINAL language and storytelling will be integrated into the Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment to support a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers, staff and families. Interest from community and local Aboriginal organisations is being sought to contribute to a Language Reference Group. The group will be supported by Red Chief Local Aboriginal [...]
Police News
NSW Police are appealing for information after an Anzac memorial in a Walgett park was damaged earlier this week. On Thursday, officers attached to Central North Police District received a report that an Anzac memorial in Walgett Memorial Park on Fox Street, Walgett, had been damaged. Police arrived and found a statue of an Anzac [...]
Border News
QUEENSLAND Police Service and Police and Community Youth Clubs Queensland this week welcomed National Rugby League (NRL) legends to Goondiwindi as part of the 14th annual Hogs National Tour. NRL legend Brad Fittler shed his New South Wales jersey and put aside the state rivalry to empower young Queenslanders to develop leadership attributes and connect [...]
Regional News
AFTER a five-year closure and a major refurbishment, Australia’s only regional museum of antiquities is set to re-open to the public. From Friday, February 14, visitors to the University of New England Museum of Antiquities will be able to enjoy the new, larger display spaces and lay-out that improve the presentation of more than 3000 [...]
Regional News
COMMUNITIES around the Lightning Ridge opal fields are now better protected from bushfires following the completion of more than $1.35 million in fire trail upgrades and other protection works. A network of 34 fire trails spanning approximately 28 kilometres at Lightning Ridge has been established through upgrades to existing access tracks on a crown land [...]
Border News
GOONDIWINDI Regional Council has installed new signs at popular dog-walking spots in the Goondiwindi region to remind local dog owners stricter penalties for wandering dogs now apply following Queensland Government law changes introduced in 2024. These include a new on-the-spot fine of $806 for anyone not keeping a dog under control when in a public [...]
Regional Community
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has congratulated two Armidale women who have been named finalists in the NSW Women of the Year Awards. Dr Annette Cowie is a finalist in the NSW Premier’s Woman of Excellence Award while Penny Lamaro is a finalist in the NSW Regional Woman of the Year category. Dr Cowie [...]
Regional Tourism
ARMIDALE Regional Council’s Big Chill Festival has once again secured top-line talent for this year’s event, including Peking Duk, with a huge line-up of live music acts packed into one massive day on Saturday, May 17. The popular regional musical festival, which draws visitors and music lovers from all over the country, has previously attracted [...]
Regional Tourism
MARK the calendar – the Minerama Fossicking, Gem & Jewellery Show returns to Glen Innes Showgrounds from March 7-9. As one of Glen Innes Severn Council’s premier events, Minerama is a must-visit for fossicking enthusiasts, gemstone lovers and jewellery collectors. Mayor Margot Davis anticipates this year’s Minerama will be the most dazzling yet, with an [...]
