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Counter Terrorism Response
TWO teenage boys in Moree have been charged as part of an investigation by the NSW Joint Counter Terrorism Team. In December 2025, officers attached to New England Police District commenced an investigation after receiving information a teenager was allegedly accessing extremist material online. Following extensive inquiries, on Friday, March 27, 2026, investigators executed a [...]
It’s Showtime!
HUDSON the border collie knows he’s clever. Just ask him. There’s every chance he’ll understand. One of the stars of ABC series Muster Dogs, Hudson recognises more than 20 commands from his trainer and best mate, Bingara grazier Marlene Brewer and together, they’ll share their story with audiences at the Moree Show on Saturday, April [...]
Northern Tablelands
2NZ turns 90 Radio station 1188 2NZ at Inverell blew out 90 candles on Tuesday with a barbecue celebration. Station 2NZ is part of the fabric of the Inverell community and it was excellent to celebrate the milestone. The Inverell Macintyre Lions put on a barbecue and there was a big cake on the day. [...]
Regional News
SINGAPORE Flying College, a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, yesterday marked the official opening of its new pilot training school at Tamworth. The official opening of the international flight training facilities at Tamworth Regional Airport was led by New South Wales Premier Chris Minns, Singapore Airlines senior vice-president flight operations and chairman of Singapore [...]
Crash Fatality
A man has died following a three-vehicle crash near Walcha. At about 10.15am yesterday, emergency services responded to reports of a three-vehicle crash along Thunderbolts Way, Walcha, about 90km east of Tamworth. Officers attached to Oxley Police District attended and found two B-double trucks – one carrying a load of cattle – and a ute [...]
Regional Sport
COMMUNITY sport in New South Wales is the big winner, with the NSW Government awarding $4.49 million through the Local Sport Grant Program to more than 550 sporting clubs across New South Wales. Gravesend Pony Club will buy a trailer and cross-country jumps with grants totalling $12,692, with club president Mick Barwick saying the grant [...]
Regional Tourism
REGIONAL New South Wales is open for business this Easter long weekend, with communities across the district ready to welcome a holiday wave of tourists and visitors. In Moree, the local markets will be held at Jellicoe Park on Sunday from around 7.30am, with the inaugural Easter Sunday Markets also taking place at Bingara from [...]
Regional Sport
INVERELL Shire Council has confirmed it will host the 2026 Cricket NSW Country Blitz, following formal approval at the March Council Meeting. The event will bring high‑profile state cricketers to the region for two days of community engagement, school visits, cricket clinics and promotional activities. The Country Blitz is delivered by Cricket NSW and features [...]
Easter Break
NSW Police officers have issued an urgent plea to drivers to slow down over the Easter long weekend after a concerning rise in the number of fatal crashes across the state this year. NSW Police will have a high-visibility presence across the state during Operation Easter 2026 from 12.01am Thursday, April 2, 2026 to 11.59pm [...]
Road Fatality
A person has died after a three-vehicle crash near Walcha. At about 10.15am today, Wednesday, April 1, emergency services responded to reports of a three-vehicle crash along Thunderbolts Way, Walcha, about 90km east of Tamworth. One of the involved vehicles was a truck carrying livestock. An occupant from one of the vehicles died at the [...]
