Northern Tablelands residents receive Australia Day honours
ARMIDALE District Cricket Association president Mike Porter and Walcha artist Stephen King have received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), with Uralla Rural Fire Service volunteer Mardi Cook honoured with an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM). Former University of New England Agricultural Business Research Institute lecturer, director and manager John Griffith also received
Barraba: Fatal single-vehicle crash
A man has died following a single vehicle crash near Barraba, in the New England region of New South Wales. At about 11.45pm last night, police were called to McIntyre Road, Barraba – about 90km north of Tamworth – following reports a vehicle had left the road and crashed. The driver and sole occupant of
Communities urged to be safe and respectful on Australia Day
POLICE are encouraging communities across New South Wales to come together in a safe and respectful way during Australia Day celebrations. There will be a high-visibility policing presence as part of Operation Australia Day 2026, which commenced Friday and will conclude Monday. The statewide land, water and air operation includes general duties officers, supported by
South-eastern Australia braces for week-long heatwave
THE Bureau of Meteorology has issued heat and fire dangers in south-east Australia, as residents brace for a week of 40-plus degree days. A Bureau of Meteorology spokesperson said a significant and prolonged heatwave is building over much of central and south-eastern Australia. “This will really only peak next week for most people,” the spokesperson
Gunnedah community invests in aspiring youth
THIRTY-ONE young people are getting a headstart in their tertiary pursuits, thanks to the Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund. The successful recipients were announced at a presentation in The Civic on Wednesday. GCSF chair, councillor Linda Newell, said it was wonderful to meet so many motivated students and help them on their way towards careers in
Three dead after shooting in central-west NSW; suspect at large
THREE people are dead following a shooting Thursday afternoon at Lake Cargelligo in central-western New South Wales, about 240km south of Cobar. Emergency services were called to Walker Street, near Yelkin Street, Lake Cargelligo, following reports of a shooting. Officers attached to Central West Police District attended the scene. Three people – two women and
Chaffey hits the ground running in 2026
AFTER spending Christmas and New Year at home in Gunnedah with family, Federal Member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey was quickly back into it in early January. “It has been wonderful to spend some time in the electorate and at home on the farm with family. I hope everyone had some quiet time over the Christmas
Gwydir landmarks undergo significant upgrades
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is pleased to see huge progress on NSW Government projects across the Gwydir Shire. Mr Moylan met with Gwydir Shire Council mayor, Tiff Galvin, to inspect the projects at the Roxy Theatre, riverbank and The Living Classroom. “It was excellent to catch up with Tiff Galvin to see the
Research shows AI can deliver accurate electricity price predictions
A University of New England PhD researcher has demonstrated how artificial intelligence can dramatically improve electricity price forecasting, potentially reducing the cost-of-living pressure from power bills while making renewable energy work more efficiently. The research, published recently in the journal Applied Sciences addresses a problem directly affecting every Australian household and business: the volatility of
Better animal welfare laws introduced, thanks to community feedback
ANIMAL welfare law changes to better protect animals by progressing the review of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 have been proposed. The NSW Government’s review of POCTAA and the proposed changes represent the most comprehensive reform to the state’s animal welfare laws in years, recognising the need for modern legislation to align
