Armidale and New England: Six people charged following domestic violence operation
POLICE have charged six people with 14 alleged offences following a domestic-violence focused operation in the New England region, with methylamphetamine, heroin, cannabis leaf, cannabis seed, two compact folding pistols and an amount of cash seized from a home in Guyra. On Tuesday, police from Western Region commenced Operation Shield in New England Police District
Nearly $1 million to tackle youth crime in western districts
NEARLY $1 million will flow to the Barwon electorate to help improve community safety and divert young people at risk of entering the justice system, through a range of locally-led initiatives. Four projects in Wilcannia, Walgett and Brewarrina will receive funding through the State Government’s Community Safety Investment Fund. Member for Barwon Roy Butler said
Tamworth: 43-year-old man charged with alleged pursuit and drug offences
OXLEY detectives have charged a man after an investigation into drug supply in Tamworth. Strike Force Bogangate II was established by Oxley Police District to investigate the ongoing supply of prohibited drugs in the Tamworth area. On May 22, officers from Oxley Highway Patrol attempted to stop a BMW sedan on Jewry Street, Taminda. When
Moylan: Nationals will bring back Regional Seniors Travel Card if successful at 2027 election
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan announced only the NSW Nationals will bring back the Regional Seniors Travel Card if successful at the 2027 election. The Regional Seniors Travel Card will provide eligible seniors in regional NSW with a $250 prepaid card for fuel, taxis, and pre-booked train or coach tickets. Mr Moylan said Labor
Inverell Highlanders Rugby Club sees the light with $150,000 grant
THE days of training in the dark at Inverell Highlanders Rugby Club grounds are numbered, with a $150,000 grant secured to install new light poles around the ground. Last year funding was secured to upgrade the lights on fields 1 and 2, and the latest round of funding will finish off the project by providing
Goondiwindi goes for Gold: new bid worth $40 million in wider community benefits
THE promise the Olympic Games will go ‘Beyond Brisbane’ is being put to the test after a regional Queensland community has banded together to launch a public bid to bring the bush to Brisbane in 2032. The campaign Goondiwindi Goes For Gold is led by the multi-generational family business Goondiwindi Cotton, which has lodged a
Narrabri: Teen charged after loaded firearm and ammunition seized during motorcycle stop
A teenage boy has been charged after a loaded firearm and ammunition was seized during a motorcycle stop in Narrabri at the weekend. Officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol Command were conducting a vehicle stop in Narrabri at about 8.15pm on Saturday when they observed a motorbike being ridden by a male which appeared
Deepwater Railway Station set for new community use
THE Deepwater community is set to see one of its most recognisable local landmarks brought back into active use, with Glen Innes Severn Council approving a three-year Licence to Occupy for the Deepwater Progress Association at the Deepwater Railway Station. The decision was made at Council’s Ordinary Meeting on May 28, following an Expression of
Chaffey’s Corner
IN the short time since the Federal Budget announcement, I have seen and heard a great deal of concern and confusion within the electorate of Parkes. Despite Labor’s repeated election promise they would not bring in any new taxes, they have done exactly that. Since they were elected, Labor has overseen the biggest fall in
Armidale to Host NAIDOC Week basketball celebrations
BASKETBALL NSW is preparing to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026 with a series of community basketball events across regional New South Wales, including a major gala day involving young people from the Armidale region. Held from July 5 to July 12, NAIDOC Week this year carries the theme 50 Years Deadly, recognising the stories, achievements and
