The newest stories across general, sport, community, and business coverage.
Northern Tablelands
THE state Government has added to the cost of living with families, farmers and small businesses in the Northern Tablelands and right across New South Wales now being forced to fork out millions of dollars to cover additional levies and increased bureaucrats’ salaries. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has approved a nearly $600 million additional [...]
Emergency Services
AN additional 125 paramedics will begin working across regional New South Wales in coming months, including placements at Moree, Tamworth and Dubbo, as part of a commitment to deliver 500 additional paramedics to regional, rural and remote areas. These paramedics are the third group to join NSW Ambulance as part of the regional 500, joining [...]
Regional News
FOUNDATION for Rural Regional Renewal and Telstra are inviting remote, rural and regional community groups to apply for grants of up to $10,000 through Round 4 of Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program. With $200,000 available, the program will support locally-led initiatives that strengthen digital inclusion, enhance community connection and resilience, and build sustainability and liveability [...]
Law and Order
A 12 year-old boy and a 13-year-old teenager both received conditional bail following an alleged assault incident at a school in Moree earlier this week. The victims of the alleged assault, a 12-year-old boy and 58-year-old woman, were injured and taken to hospital. Both boys and will face children’s court in March. At about 3.20pm [...]
Missing Persons
POLICE are appealing for public assistance to help locate a woman last seen at Manilla, near Tamworth. Amy Laws, aged 39, was last seen on Stoddart Street, Manilla, at about 5:30pm, on Wednesday February 25, 2026. When she could not be located or contacted, officers from Oxley Police District were notified on Thursday and commenced [...]
Regional News
INVERELL veterinarian Sarah Golding has been named a New South Wales finalist for the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award, recognising her leadership in education, technology and workforce sustainability. Dr Golding, founder of The Vet Mind Mentor, is one of three state finalists. “What an incredible privilege to have been named a finalist alongside such wonderful, deserving [...]
Agriculture
NEW England-based primary producers have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, free of charge, at a practical workshop designed to help provide financial skills key to managing a farming business. Hosted by the NSW Rabo Client Council, the Financial Skills Workshop – which is open to all farmers, not just Rabobank clients – will be [...]
Road Safety
THE Queensland Police Service is urging motorists to take greater care on the roads following a tragic week, with five lives lost in six days. These lives lost are a powerful reminder of the devastating impact that road trauma has on individuals, families and communities across the state. Vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, cyclists and [...]
Border News
GOONDIWINDI Regional Council has endorsed its largest capital works project to repair and reinforce critical sections of the Goondiwindi levee, following significant erosion after recent floods. At this week’s Ordinary Council Meeting, Council committed to a nearly $70 million levee restoration project jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments after significant erosion was identified. [...]
Membership Drive
MOREE RSL Sub-Branch has started 2026 with a committee reshuffle and renewed calls for affiliate and auxiliary members. Newly-elected president Jeff Biddle said the Moree sub-branch is a voluntary group made up of past serving members of the Australian defence forces as well as auxiliary and affiliate members. “Our veterans have full membership of the [...]
