The newest stories across general, sport, community, and business coverage.
Health Risks
ASBESTOS-contaminated material remains stockpiled within metres of family homes in the Namoi and Gingie villages near Walgett, with Walgett Shire Council demanding urgent action from the NSW Government. Council says the government has allowed unacceptable public health risks to continue for far too long. Mayor Jasen Ramien said the situation was indefensible and would not [...]
Local Government
NARRABRI Shire councillor Amanda Brown has formally tendered her resignation from Council due to health reasons. This was Cr Brown’s first term serving as an elected representative. While she had hoped to continue contributing to the community in this capacity, she has made the decision to step down in order to prioritise her health and [...]
Local Government
THE NSW Government has announced an expansion of its Drought Plan. While welcome, more needs to be done, says Country Mayors Association of NSW chairman, Rick Firman. “Our farmers in south-west New South Wales are struggling and they need support with fodder and water freight costs. Keeping core livestock alive is a priority and simply [...]
Border News
REPAIR works are underway this week for a small section along the Goondiwindi Riverwalk. The project includes removing old, disused boardwalk sections between the riverwalk and the Bowls Club building, as well as replacing the ageing timber retaining wall in the same area. Goondiwindi Regional Councillor Jason Watts said the works form part of Council’s [...]
Agriculture
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is urging the Minns Labor Government to act and prevent any further Commonwealth water buybacks from the Gwydir catchment. The Federal Government recently announced they are targeting entitlement holders in the northern Murray-Darling Basin, including in the Gwydir Valley area. Recovery targets for returning water to the river system [...]
Parkes Electorate
FEDERAL Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey is urging not-for-profit organisations in the federal electorate of Parkes to apply for the 2025-26 Volunteer Grants Round. Expressions of interest are now open for grants of between $1000 and $5000 for eligible not-for-profit organisations to support and increase participation in volunteering. “Volunteers contribute so much to the Parkes [...]
Junior Rugby
NSW Junior Rugby Union will this week host a twilight 7s come-and-try afternoon – and kids aged nine, 10, 11 and 12 are encouraged to lace up the boots and head down to Moree Rugby Union Club’s Weebolla ovals to find out what a game of rugby is all about. Moree Junior Rugby Union Club [...]
Death Investigation
UPDATED: New England Police have arrested a man following the death of another man following an alleged assault at a campground near Armidale this morning. Following investigations, police arrested a 26-year-old man on Waterfall Way off Pipeclay Street, Ebor, about 11.30am today. He has been taken to Armidale Police Station. Investigations into the incident are [...]
Rugby League
FIRST-season tyros Galamaay Connexions outgunned a gallant Terry Hie Hie Warriors five tries to two at Boughton Oval on Saturday to decisively win the ABCARE Western Challenge knock-out men’s senior grand-final. After leading 20-6 with about 20 minutes remaining, Galamaay Connexions sealed the game 26-10 – a stand-out debut performance in a competiton that draws [...]
Seniors’ Festival
LAWN bowls, bingo, a popular recent movie, entertainment from The Seekers founding member Keith Potger and plenty of food – the week-long Seniors’ Festival this month in Moree has plenty on the menu at several venues around town. With this year’s theme, Live Life in Colour, Seniors’ Festival in Moree opens with bingo and morning [...]
