Land-holders encouraged to trial fire vehicles
FARMERS across the district are encouraged to take part in a trial that exempts vehicles used to fight fires from registration, in a move that supports rural landholders during bush fire season. Under a NSW Government trial in place until March 31, private farm vehicles used for firefighting purposes known as Farm Fire Units –
Country music fans urged to plan their trip and travel safely
NSW Police are urging country-music fans to plan their trip and travel safely on the roads as they make their way to Tamworth for the annual Toyota Country Music Festival. A high-visibility policing operation will be in place from Friday, January 17 until Sunday, January 26. Tamworth Country Music Festival is Australia’s largest music festival,
Flying Squad back on the beat in Queensland
THE largest rapid response unit in Queensland policing history has been unveiled, with the new Queensland Police State Flying Squad targeting the worst juvenile and adult offenders. The specialist team comprises 58 officers, will triple the size of former flying squads and integrate Taskforce Guardian and Operation Whiskey Legion. The State Flying Squad will bolster
State wheat champions announced
GREENHILLS Pastoral at Willow Tree near Quirindi has taken out the state’s top prize for wheat growers in the 26th annual Suncorp Dryland and Field Wheat competition, with an awards dinner held at Dubbo last week. Rob Cropper’s crop was victorious in a field of strong contenders following a highly successful winter grain harvest across
Back to school appeal aims to address children’s education inequality
NINE out of 10 parents and carers of students supported by The Smith Family are worried they will not be able to afford all items their children need for school this year, a Smith Family survey has found. In the New England north-west region during the 2023-24 financial year, where The Smith Family partnered with
Regional Australia Day ambassadors named
INNOVATORS, educators, musicians, healthcare professionals, elite athletes and environmental advocates are among 80 inspirational Australians who will take part in events across NSW as Australia Day Ambassadors on January 26, 2025. Co-founder and president of Bangalow Koalas, Linda Sparrow, has been named Moree Plains Shire Australia Day Ambassador. Ms Sparrow is a passionate environmental advocate
All aboard the Elvis Express
AS thousands of country music fans begin descending on Tamworth, more 250 Elvis Presley fans – many sporting blue suede shoes – today climbed aboard the NSW TrainLink Elvis Express for the seven-hour pilgrimage to the annual Parkes Elvis Festival. During the 365km train service, passengers will engage in a little less conversation as they’re
Missing bushwalker found in Kosciuszko National Park
INCREDIBLY, a hiker missing in the Kosciuszko National Park for nearly two weeks has been found. The 23-year-old man was last seen by two friends at about 2.30pm on Boxing Day, descending the Hannels Spur Trail, Geehi, between Khancoban and Thredbo, in the Kosciuszko National Park. The three men were expected to meet up at
Apprenticeships and traineeships offer alternatives to university
YEAR 12 graduates are encouraged to consider apprenticeships and traineeships as a practical and rewarding alternative to university studies. More than 95 per cent of trade apprentices secure full-time employment after completing their training and apprentice and trainee-qualified workers surpass their tertiary-educated counterparts at age 25, earning an average weekly income of $1421. Apprenticeship Support
Narrabri Sunset on Summer: celebrate, connect and collaborate
NARRABRI Shire Council will host Sunset on Summer, a special community event celebrating the resilience and unity of the shire’s farmers, residents and business owners. Sunset on Summer, to be held at the Tourist Hotel, Narrabri, on Saturday, February 15, invites the community to come together, reflect on achievements, and look forward to a resilient
