The newest stories across general, sport, community, and business coverage.
Surge Operation
SEVEN people have been charged following a three-day high-visibility surge operation focused on preventing and disrupting crime in Moree. From Thursday, February 5 to Saturday, February 7, general duties police from New England Police District were assisted by specialist officers from the Operations Support Group, Youth Command, Traffic and Highway Patrol and the Dog Unit [...]
Regional News
NEARLY two decades of UNE research into a deposit of ancient fossils found at Emu Bay on South Australia’s Kangaroo Island has become the subject of a new limited edition stamp collection released by Australia Post. Featuring full colour artistic reconstructions of the fossils, the stamps paint a clear picture of the spectacular diversity of [...]
Regional News
MEMBER for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has called for a strong commitment to local jobs and local businesses as work progresses on the UNE Tamworth project. Mr Anderson said the project is a game-changing investment in the region’s tertiary education options, but it should also deliver immediate benefits for the local workforce. “Our community has campaigned [...]
Our Community
HALF Yours became all theirs last week when Moree Cancer Support Group was handed a cheque for $3000 as part of the proceeds from a Melbourne Cup calcutta held at More Services Club last year. Emerging topliner Half Yours charged away with the race that stops a nation in November, and staff at Moree Regional [...]
Environment
NEW science has revealed some of the Gwydir Wetlands’ iconic coolabahs and river red gums are up to 500 years old. The joint NSW DCCEEW and University of Newcastle study is the first of its kind in the state, providing a rare long-term record of how changing water flows and climate have shaped the floodplain [...]
Regional Tourism
THE Armidale Regional Council 2026 Autumn Festival is set to soar to new heights with the announcement Paul Bennet Airshows will headline this year’s event, bringing world-class aviation excitement to the skies above the city. Paul Bennet Airshows is Australia’s premier air show entertainment provider, captivating audiences nationwide and internationally with breathtaking aerobatic displays and [...]
Our Community
TICKETS for the 2026 Gravesend Long Lunch are selling fast. The popular event on Saturday, March 7 is now in its fourth year and continues a much-loved tradition that celebrates community, connection and the ongoing support of Gravesend Public School. The event brings together past and present students, families, staff and friends of the school [...]
Northern Tablelands
It was another busy week in Parliament for the second week of the February sittings. This week, I delivered Community Recognition Statements on 90 years of 2AD in Armidale, Glen Innes Parkrun, Bingara’s Bob Johnston, Inverell’s Operation Operating Room, Glen Innes’ Kayden Elliot, IC YOUth Centre, Highlands End of Life Project, Mason Daley Memorial Cod [...]
Regional Sport
THE NSW Country Rugby Union Senior Championships will return to Tamworth in 2026 to continue a long-running partnership with Tamworth Regional Council. The championships will be held from May 15-17, celebrating the heart and heritage of country rugby while delivering meaningful benefits to the Central North region. Delivered in partnership with Tamworth Regional Council and [...]
Valentine’s Day
A coalition of consumer advocacy groups, financial counselling organisations and community legal centres have launched an open letter urging the Government to plug the glaring gaps in proposed scam protections. The consumer groups calling for action include CHOICE, Financial Counselling Australia, Consumer Action Law Centre, Australian Communications Consumer Action Network, Financial Rights Legal Centre, Mob [...]
