A builder has pleaded not guilty to grievous bodily harm, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, dangerous driving, and not disclosing the identity of a driver following an incident in Emmaville on Friday, January 10. The Northern Daily Leader reports the defence for...
News Category
NRMA Lends Help to Glen Innes Customers
NRMA Insurance sent out one of their HELP response vehicles to Glen Innes over the weekend following the wild hailstorms which wreaked havoc around the town last weekend. The vehicle is a mobile claims centre so customers can talk to the claims team face-to-face,...
Australian Beef Producers Optimistic for 2025
The November 2024 Beef Producers Intentions Survey results highlight positive trends for Australia’s beef cattle industry for 2025, with forecasts showing growth and stability. Confidence is strong Producer sentiment has significantly improved compared to 2023. Over...
Stihl Recalls a Popular Brushcutter
Power Equipment company Stihl Pty Ltd have issued a recall of a popular Brushcutter due to safety risks. The Stihl FS 516 C-EM Z Brushcutter, sold between April 3rd 2023 and 18th December 2024, has been recalled due to a risk that the gear head on affected...
Stay Safe and Healthy at the Tamworth Country Music Festival : Hunter New England Health
Festival-goers are being reminded to take a few simple steps to keep themselves and others safe throughout the Tamworth Country Music Festival, which kicks off today. Public Health Physician Dr David Durrheim said it is important for the community to stay sun-safe,...
Safety Number One as Police Launch Operation Tamworth Country Music Festival 2025
Police have launched a high-visibility operation for this year’s Tamworth Country Music Festival to ensure country-music fans enjoy the event safely. Operation Tamworth Country Music Festival 2025 will be in place for the duration of the iconic event, which starts...
War Memorial Funding Available
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is encouraging local organisations, schools and community groups to apply for funding to maintain and make any repairs to war memorials across the region. Grants of up to $10,000 per project are available for as part of...
Break-in at Local Jewelry Store
Investigations are continuing into a break in at a jewelry store in Byron St this morning. Unknown offenders smashed a side window to gain entry with watches believed to have been stolen from the premises. Anyone with information about this incident are asked to...
Guyra Lamb & Potato Festival Kicks off
The 39th Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival has kicked off with the town’s population set to grow over the next week. Festival President Steve Mepham says the start of the festival has been quite busy with many travellers stopping in Guyra on their way to Tamworth for the...