The newest stories across general, sport, community, and business coverage.
Agriculture
FARMERS and businesses are invited to register their interest in purchasing unassigned groundwater which is being made available by the NSW Government. This is being done through a controlled allocation order which sets out a fair and transparent process for buying water shares available in 37 water sources in New South Wales that are not [...]
Rural Crime
COONAMBLE, Brewarrina, Bourke and Walgett mayors are returning home with state funding for a new strategy to address youth crime, following a meeting with NSW Premier Chris Minns that was arranged by the Member for Barwon, Roy Butler. The Premier has agreed to establish a trial site across the four Local Government Areas. There will [...]
Politics
THE Liberal Party on Thursday announced a new direction in energy and emissions policy, with plans to putting affordable energy and the cost of living at the centre of Australia’s economic future. Leader of the Opposition, Sussan Ley and Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Dan Tehan said in a joint statement the Liberal [...]
Rangers’ Program
NSW Aboriginal Land Council has engaged TAFE NSW to deliver training to Aboriginal high school students participating in its landmark Junior Rangers’ Program, including programs at Lightning Ridge and Armidale. The program is a culturally grounded initiative designed to connect young people with Country, culture and education and is the largest national junior ranger program. [...]
Racing
THE horse was well-beaten, but the run at Lismore on Monday was an important milestone for the jockey. Emerging apprentice Charlotte Murrell is now closer to becoming a professional jockey after riding in her first official barrier trial. Her mount, Picador, was well-beaten, but the run was a significant first-step as Charlotte’s dream of taking [...]
Our Community
ONE of Garah’s best-known daughters, Brittany Mather, last weekend won the coveted Judges’ Choice award at the Byron Bay Dance for Cancer Gala fundraiser – and a surprise visit from a family member inspired her to dance up an even bigger storm at the Byron Theatre. Brittany was selected as one of the stars at [...]
Regional Arts
A powerful celebration of First Nations music, art, and community – Yaama Guduu, Greetings Murray Cod – will land in the heart of Tamworth from November 28-30. A free community event celebrating the end of the Murray cod breeding season and the closing weekend of the exhibition Bush Lines at Tamworth Regional Gallery, this special [...]
Regional Sport
HUNDREDS of people walk through the doors of the Armidale PCYC every week to take part in the many activities on offer. Those activities have received a significant boost with Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan delivering $26,950 through the Community Building Partnership program to re-sand and line-mark the sports floor. Mr Moylan said keeping [...]
Border News
YELARBON has achieved official designation as an RV Friendly Town from the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia, joining a national network of destinations catering to recreational vehicle travellers from across the country. The status is also a significant milestone supporting regional tourism. Yelarbon offers a range of facilities that meet the eligibility requirements, including [...]
Regional Education
THE University of New England’s plans for a new Tamworth campus have reached a significant milestone with the announcement of the successful company appointed to construct the project. After a competitive tender process, Central Coast-based construction firm North Construction and Building Pty Ltd will build the campus at the old velodrome site on Tamworth’s Peel [...]
