A man has faced court charged after an alleged police pursuit and aggravated break and enter in the state’s New England region on the weekend. About 4.50pm Saturday 8 November 2025, officers attached to New England Police District were patrolling Warialda – about 80km...
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$850,000 Worth of Free Grain and Bait On Offer in Statewide Offensive on Feral Pigs
The Minns Labor Government is encouraging landholders across NSW to take advantage of $850,000 worth of free grain and bait on offer as part of a statewide crackdown on feral pigs. The support is part of the Minn Government’s plans to strengthen and build the state’s...
Electric Vehicle Sales Break Records
Battery electric vehicles (BEV) achieved record total sales and market share in Australia in the three months to 30 September, as internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle sales posted their lowest quarterly market share on record, according to a report from the...
Remembrance Day
Today is Remembrance Day - one of the most important days on our commemorative calendar and is a day when all Australians acknowledge those who died or suffered while serving in wars, conflicts and peace operations. The day is also the anniversary of the Armistice of...
Payne Eyes Off Inverell Cup
Inverell trainer Todd Payne says he’ll target the 2026 Inverell Cup with his 5-year-old gelding Shamedy after it claimed Sunday’s Guyra Cup at Armidale. Taking a rails run in the home straight, Shamedy stormed over the top to beat the $2.6 favourite Rematch to take...
Man Suffers Injuries in Quad Bike Roll Over
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called out to a rural property near Emmaville on Sunday afternoon to treat a man involved in a quad bike accident. At around 3pm, the chopper was tasked to the property and along with its critical care medical team and NSW Paramedics,...
FRRR and ARLF Launch New Drought Preparedness Program
FRRR and the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) are pleased to announce the launch of the Future Drought Fund’s Communities Program, funded by the Australian Government. The Future Drought Fund’s Communities Program will continue to empower people in...
Premier Visits Backtrack in Armidale
Since stepping into Parliament in 2024, Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has been urging NSW Premier Chris Minns to pay BackTrack a visit to witness first-hand the fantastic work they do. On Friday afternoon, the BackTrack team and Mr Moylan welcomed the...
Positive Water Tests at Warialda
Recent water testing conducted by Gwydir Shire Council at Warialda has returned promising results. Since PFAS contamination was detected late last year, Council have been conducting regular testing to ensure the water remains safe. Four samples taken from the Crane...
